Somerset County Council District of Somerset West and Taunton Temporary Closure of Lambrook Road, Taunton

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 Lambrook Road - from the junction with Roman Way north-westwards for a distance of 283 metres. This Order will enable Western Power Distribution to carry out replacement high voltage cables. The Order becomes effective on 1 st September 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 5th September 2022 and last until 8th November 2022 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 65 days. Please visit

for further information on the alternative route. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements. 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 Western Power Distribution on telephone number 01823 348605 quoting reference number ttro985843TD.

Patrick Flaherty, Chief Executive Dated: 18th August 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.