Somerset County Council District of Somerset West and Taunton

Parish of Stawley Temporary Closure of Stawley Road

Somerset County 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: Stawley Road - From the junction with Hem Hill south-wards towards the junction with Bullock Field Hill for 265 metres. A total distance of 265 metres. This Order will enable Somerset Highways to carry out drainage works. The Order becomes effective on 26th August 2021 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 31st August 2021 until 3rd September 2021 between the hours of (00:00 - 23:59) for a total of 4 days. Please visit

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 Somerset Highways on 0300 123 2 224, quoting reference number ttro453762.

Patrick Flaherty, Chief Executive Dated: 12th August 2021 STATEMENT OF REASONS

a) the reason or purpose mentioned in section 14(1) of the 1984 Act for the making of the order;



b) the effect of the order and, where applicable, the alternative route or routes available for traffic; and



c) the date on which the order would come into force and its maximum duration.