Somerset County Council District of Somerset West and Taunton Parish of Wiveliscombe Temporary Closure of Langley Marsh Road

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 Langley Marsh Road -18 metres north west from the junction with Whitefield Road, westwards for a total distance of 653 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out works for an under ground plant. The Order becomes effective on 24th Novemer 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 2nd December 2022 for one day between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 1 day.

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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 Kelly Traffic Management on telephone number 0247 6642 814 quoting reference number ttro120907TD.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive Dated: 10th November 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.