Stanchester Way - Temporary Road Closure To Deliver Electrical Switch Gear Via Crane
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Curry Rivel
Temporary Closure of Stanchester Way
Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, propose to make an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along: Stanchester Way - from outside property number 16 Stanchester Way, eastwards for a total distance of 45 metres.
This Order will enable National Grid Electricity Distribution to deliver electrical switch gear via crane.
The Order becomes effective on 16th October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 22nd October 2025 and last until 22nd October 2025 between the hours of 09:30 - 14:30 for a total of 5 hours.
There is no alternative route for this closure. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements.
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For information about the works being carried out contact National Grid Electricity Distribution on 01823 348607 quoting ttro623373S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 2nd October 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.
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