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Ford Lane - Temporary Road Closure Due To Masonry Structure Repair Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council Parish of Wookey Temporary Closure of Ford Lane
Somerset 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: Ford Lane - from the junction with Wells Road, northwards for a total distance of 30 metres. This Order will enable Walters to carry out repairs to a masonry structure on behalf of Somerset Council - Bridges and Structures.
The Order becomes effective on 15th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 18th May 2026 and last until 29th May 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 12 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB18445609 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Walters on telephone number 0117 982 7400 quoting reference number ttro989115E.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 15th 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.
How long will it take?
Planned start
18-May-2026
Estimated end
