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Folly Drove, Ashill - Temporary Road Closure due to Water Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Ashill
Temporary Closure of Folly Drove
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: Folly Drove - from the junction with Ilminster Road, south-westwards for a total distance of 470 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to replace a chamber.
The Order becomes effective on 27th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 2nd June 2026 and last until 3rd June 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 2 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148628467 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 4600 quoting reference number ttro090120S
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 27th 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
2-Jun-2026
Estimated end
3-Jun-2026
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