New Lane, Tatworth and Forton - Temporary Road Closure due to Openreach Cabling Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Tatworth and Forton

Temporary Closure of New 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: New Lane - from the junction with Stockham Lane to the junction with Crossways. A total distance of 10 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out cabling works.

The Order becomes effective on 24th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 1st July 2026 and last until 1st July 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=GB149309833 for further information. For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals on telephone number 0370 050 0792 - EXT 3 quoting reference number ttro336990S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 10th June 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.