Somerset County Council
District of Somerset West and Taunton
Temporary Closure of Yarde Place, Taunton
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 Yarde Place - from the junction with Wood Street, south eastwards for a distance of 126 metres. This Order will enable Western Power Distribution to carry out new supply works for a EV Charger. The Order becomes effective on 13th January 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 18th January 2022 and last until 21st January 2022 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 4 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 Western Power Distribution on telephone number 01823 348 532 quoting reference number ttro475468.
Patrick Flaherty, Chief Executive
Dated: 30th December 2021

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.