Dorset, Multiple Roads, Temporary Closures To Various Works

Temporary Closure of Dullar Lane, Sturminster Marshall

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All vehicles, cyclists and horse riders will be prohibited from proceeding along Dullar Lane, Sturminster Marshall between A31 and 20 Dullar Lane, a distance of approximately 530 metres. The order is needed in order to comply with health and safety regulations, which require the provision of safe working areas and to minimise the likelihood of danger to highway users. It will come into operation on 10 November 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 21 November 2025.

This Order will enable Openreach to carry out new connection works.

A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable traffic to travel around the closed sections.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Freeflow (Agents for Openreach) on 07971 142611. For further information concerning this Order please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

Any person who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the Notice will be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1000.

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Place Services - Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ

Dated 6 November 2025

The County of Dorset (Various Roads, Wimborne) (20mph Speed Limit) (No. 5) Order 2025

Dorset Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.

When the Order comes into operation on 14th November 2025 the effect of the Order will be to introduce 20mph speed limits along sections of various roads in Wimborne (a plan of the locations can be found on our website, details below).

Full details of this Order can be found online at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/tros, paper copies may be viewed at:- Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ by appointment only. Contact regulation-tro@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or telephone 01305 221000 and ask for the Traffic Regulation Team for booking details or if you require more information.

If you wish to question the validity of the Order or any provisions contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act or of any Instrument made under it has not been complied with in relation to the Order you may within six weeks of the date of this Notice apply to the High Court for that purpose.

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Place Services

Dated 6 November 2025