Fons George, Taunton - Temporary Road Closure due to Chamber Alteration Works

Somerset Council

Temporary Closure of Fons George, Taunton

Somerset 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 Fons George - from the junction with Wilton Orchard, northwards for a total distance of 106 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out chamber alterations.

The Order becomes effective on 12th June 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 16th June 2025 and last until 18th June 2025 between the hours of 08:00 - 17:00 for a total of 3 days. Visit https://one.network/?tm=142595000 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 4 600 quoting reference number ttro799173W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 29th May 2025

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.