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Lordsleaze Lane - Temporary Road Closure Due To Water Works
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SOMERSET COUNCIL
Parish of Chard Town - Temporary Closure of Lordsleaze Lane
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: Lordsleaze Lane - from 16 metres north-east of the junction with Blind Lane, north-eastwards for a total distance of 46 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out interim to permanent reinstatement works.
The Order becomes effective on 20th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 26th May 2026 and last until 26th May 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours.
There is no alternative route for this closure. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements.
Please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB148362129, for further information. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 3600 quoting reference number ttro990273S.
Duncan Sharkey Chief Executive,
Dated: 6th May 2026
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.
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