Station Road, Tatworth and Forton - Temporary Road Closure due to Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Tatworth and Forton

Temporary Closure of Station Road

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: Station Road - from the junction with Chard Junction Quarry Road, north-westwards for a total distance of 284 metres.

This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out service disconnection works.

The Order becomes effective on 15th July 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 26th July 2026 and last until 26th July 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 20:00 for a total of 12 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149193305 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 ttro672488S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 1st July 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.