Somerset County Council Somerset West and Taunton District Temporary Closure of Coal Orchard

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 Coal Orchard - from the junction with St James Street northwards for a total distance of 65 metres. This Order will enable Wales and West Utilities to carry out works for gas mains replacement works. The Order becomes effective on 27th October 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 31st October 2022 and last until 25th November 2022 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 26 days. There is no alternative route for this closure. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements. Please visit

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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 Wales and West Utilities on telephone number 0800 9122 999 quoting reference number ttro526914TD.

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.