Allerford Road, Temporary Closure due to Level Crossing Inspection

Somerset Council

Parishes of Oake and Norton Fitzwarren

Temporary Closure of Allerford Road

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along Allerford Road -from 288 metres south-east of the junction with Hill Road, south-eastwards for a total distance of 99 metres.

This Order will enable Network Rail to carry out annual inspection works of level crossing.

The Order becomes effective on 9th November 2023 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 13th November 2023 and last until 14th November 2023 between the hours of 22:00 - 06:00 for a total of 1 night.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=134783567 for further information on the alternative route. Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead, you will need to register for free with One.Network.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals Ltd on 03700 500 792 quoting reference number ttro298767W.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 9th November 2023

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.