Chilson Common, Tatworth and Forton - Temporary Road Closure due to Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Tatworth and Forton

Temporary Closure of Chilson Common

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: Chilson Common - from 318 metres south-east of the junction with Fosse Way, south-eastwards for a total distance of 161 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out interim to permanent reinstatement works. 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 2nd June 2026 between the hours of 09:00 - 16:00 for a total of 7 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=GB148764446 for further information. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 4600 quoting reference number ttro402349S.

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.