Tauntfield Close, Temporary Road Closure Due To Ducting Works

Somerset Council Parish of Taunton Temporary Closure of Tauntfield Close

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: Tauntfield Close - from outside property number 40 to outside property number 16 Tauntfield Close. A total distance of 97 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out ducting works and a new box installation.

The Order becomes effective on 16th October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 21st October 2025 and last until 23rd October 2025 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 for a total of 3 days. There is no alternative route for this closure.

The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements, visit https://one.network/?tm=144654780 for further information. For information about the works being earned out contact Circet on 0800 085 9194 quoting tlro227212W(TD).

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.