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Taunton - Temporary Footpath Closure due to Openreach duct works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Taunton
Temporary Closure of Footpath Between Galmington Road and Gaunton Close
Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order, the effect of which will prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding along: Footpath Between Galmington Road and Gaunton Close for its entire length. A total distance of 34 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to lay duct for a customer connection. The Order becomes effective on 7th May 2026 and will remain in force for 6 months. The works are expected to commence on 12th May 2026 and last until 12th May 2026 between the hours of 09:00 - 17:00 for a total of 8 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148424327 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals on telephone number 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro364810W(TD).
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 7th May 2026
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.
How long will it take?
Planned start
12-May-2026
Estimated end
12-May-2026
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