Boundary Lane - Temporary Road Closure due to Flood-Related Patching Works

Somerset Council Parish of Tatworth and Forton Temporary Closure of Boundary 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: Boundary Lane - from the junction with Chard Lane, eastwards for a distance of 257 metres. This Order will enable Kier to carry out flood related patching works on behalf of Somerset Council.

The Order becomes effective on 23rd September 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 28th September 2026 and last until 30th September 2026 between the hours of 07:00 - 17:00 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB150909582 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Somerset Council on telephone number 0300 123 2224 quoting reference number ttro672778S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 9th September 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.