Somerset County Council District of Somerset West and Taunton Parish of Wiveliscombe Temporary Closure of Ford Road

Somerset County Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along Ford Road - from the junction with Tollgate, northwards for a total distance of 70 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to replace a cover and frame. The Order becomes effective on 20th October 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 24th October 2022 and last until 25th October 2022 between the hours of 07:00 -15:30 for a total of 2 days. Please visit

for further information on the alternative route. Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead, you will need to register for free with One.Network. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 4 600 quoting reference number ttro044933TD.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive Dated: 20th October 2022 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.