Chard - Temporary Road Closure due to Sewer Repair Works

Somerset Council Parish of Chard Town Temporary Closure of Dellshore Close

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: Dellshore Close - from 45 metres south-east of the junction with Furnham Road, south-eastwards for a total distance of 24 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out sewer repair works.

The Order becomes effective on 4th November 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 9th November 2026 and last until 13th November 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 22:00 for a total of 5 days. 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=GB151156115 for further information. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 4600 quoting reference number ttro109961S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive Dated: 21st October 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.