Somerset County Council
District of Somerset West and Taunton
Parish of West Monkton
Temporary Closure of Gotton 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 Gotton Lane - from the junction with Cheddon Fitzpaine Road, northwards for a distance of 888 metres. This Order will enable Airband Community Internet to carry out cabling works. The Order becomes effective on 27th January 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 4th February 2022 and last until 10th February 2022 between the hours of 08:00 -17:00 for a total of 7 days.
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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 Airband Community Internet on telephone number 01905 676 121 quoting reference number ttro478106.
Patrick Flaherty, Chief Executive
Dated: 13th January 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.