Somerset County Council District of Sedgemoor Parish of Over Stowey Temporary Closure of Adscombe Lane

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 Adscombe Lane - from 110 metres from the junction with Water Lane, northwards for a distance of 65 metres. This Order will enable Milestone Infrastructure to carry out drainage works. The Order becomes effective on 29th March 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 4th April 2022 and last until 14th April 2022 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 11 days (24hrs) including the weekends.

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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 earned out please contact Somerset Highways on telephone number 0300 123 2224 quoting reference number ttro481419.

Patrick Flaherty, Chief Executive
Dated: 15th March 2022 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.