Somerset County Council District of Somerset West and Taunton
Parish of Oake Temporary Closure of Allerford Road

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 Allerford Road - over Victory Level Crossing for a total distance of 100 metres. This Order will enable Network Rail to carry out an annual review of the level crossing.
The Order becomes effective on 10th November 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 14th November 2022 and last until 15th November 2022 between the hours of 22:00 - 06:00 for a total of 8 hours.

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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 Sunbelt Rentals on telephone number 0370 0500 792 quoting reference number ttra460289TD.

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.