Somerset County Council District of Sedgemoor Parishes of Axbridge and Compton Bishop Temporary Closure of Cross Lane

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 Cross Lane - from the junction with Bridgwater Road eastwards, for a total distance of 608 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out underground cabling works. The Order becomes effective on 24th January 2023 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 30th January 2023 and last until 3rd February 2023 between the hours of 19:00 - 06:00 for a total of 4 nights.

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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 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro345098SE.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive Dated: 24th January 2023 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.