Somerset County Council District of Somerset West and Taunton

Parish of Ruishton Temporary Closure of Virginia Orchard

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 Virginia Orchard - from the junction with Bushy Cross Lane, eastwards for a total distance of 41 metres. This Order will enable Jurassic Fibre to carry out utility repair and maintenance works. The Order becomes effective on 10th November 2022 and will remain In force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 14th November 2022 and last until 16th November 2022 between the hours of 08:00 -17:00 for a total of 3 days. There Is no alternative route for this closure. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements.

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for further information. 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 Jurassic Fibre Ltd on 07881 834485 quoting reference number ttro372639TD.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive Dated: 27th October 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.