Somerset County Council District of Somerset West and Taunton Parish of Taunton Temporary Closure of Outer Circle
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: Outer Circle - from the junction with Roman Road, north wards a distance of approximately 30 metres. This Order will enable Jurassic Fibre to carry out works to remove a blockage. The Order becomes effective on 16th September 2021 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 22nd September 2021 and last until 24th September 2021 between the hours of (08:00 -17:00) for a total of 3 days. Please visit

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 Jurassic Fibre Limited on 01392 797 070 quoting the reference number ttro459327.
Patrick Flaherty, Chief Executive Dated: 16th September 2021 STATEMENT OF REASONS
a) the reason or purpose mentioned in section 14(1) of the 1984 Act for the making of the order;

b) the effect of the order and, where applicable, the alternative route or routes available for traffic; and

c) the date on which the order would come into force and its maximum duration.