Somerset County Council
District of Somerset West and Taunton
Parish of Taunton
Temporary Closure of Princes Street
Somerset County 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 Princes street - from the junction of Viney Street to the junction of Queen Street for a distance of approximaetly 75 metres
This Order will enable Clearview Services Group to carry out telecoms maintenance works using a cherry picker.
The Order becomes effective on 9 September 2021 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 13 September 2021 and last until 13 September 2021 between the hours of (08:00 -18:00) for a total of 10 hours.
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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 Clearview Services Group on 0845 838 6755 quoting the reference number ttro457754.
Patrick Flaherty Chief Executive
Dated: 9 September 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.