Taunton - Temporary Footway Closure Due To Openreach Duct Laying Works

Somerset Council Parish of Taunton Temporary Closure of Footway Between Queensway And Pinney 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: Footway Between Queensway And Pinney Close- for its entire length. A total distance of 59 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to lay duct.

The Order becomes effective on 21st May 2026 and will remain in force for 6 months. The works are expected to commence on 26th May 2026 and last until 28th May 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148623953 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet on telephone number 0774 626 1407 quoting reference number ttro936575W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 21st 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.