Forton Lane - Temporary Road Closure Due To Water Main Installation Works

Somerset Council Parish of Tatworth and Forton Temporary Closure of Forton 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: Forton Lane - from 288 metres north-east of the junction with Tatworth Street, northwards for a total distance of 153 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to install a new water main.

The Order becomes effective on 1st July 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 6th July 2026 and last until 31st July 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 26 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149439776 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 ttro450351S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 17th 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.