Taunton, Temporary Footway Closure Due To Utility Works

Somerset Council Parish of Taunton Temporary Closure of Footway Between Normandy Drive And Upper Holway Road With Various Links

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, intends to make an Order, the effect of which will prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding along Footway Between Normandy Drive And Upper Holway Road With various Links- from outside property number 9 to outside property number 23 Bramble Park.

A total distance of 52 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to provide new customer service.

The Order becomes effective on 9th October 2025 and will remain in force for 6 months. The works are expected to commence on 14th October 2025 and last until 14th October 2025 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours, visit https://one.network/?tm=144585227 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out contact Sunbelt Rentals on 0370 050 0792 quoting ttro499803W0"D).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 25th September 2025

Statement of Reasons for making the Order a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road; or b) because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.