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Dorset, Multiple Temporary Road/Footpath Closures due to Works.

DT1•Published 25/04/24•Expired

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Temporary Traffic Management Order of A352, Cerne Abbas

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. 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 29 April 2024 and will remain in force for 18 months; however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed between 30 May 2024 and 12 June 2024.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out carriageway surface dressing works.

The effect of the Order is as follows:

[1] To impose a temporary road closure on A352, CERNE ABBAS, between its junction with Duck Street and the entrance to Green Valley Yurts, a distance of approximately 4970 metres.

[2] To impose a parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along A352, CERNE ABBAS, between its junction with Duck Street and the entrance to Green Valley Yurts, a distance of approximately 4970 metres.

[3] To impose a clearway as indicated by signs on site to prevent waiting on the highway along A352, CERNE ABBAS, between its junction with Duck Street and the entrance to Green Valley Yurts, a distance of approximately 4970 metres.

Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any restriction imposed by this Order may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986. Please note that the dates are a window of opportunity, and the road may not be closed for the whole duration stated above and the works are weather dependant.

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 Dorset Highways on 01305 228100, and concerning this Order please call 01305 22 1020. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events.

Dated: 25 April 2024

JAN BRITTON, Executive Lead for Place - Dorset Council, Dorchester DT1 1XJ. 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.

Temporary Closure of B3143 Buckland Newton

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along B3143 Buckland Newton between The Cross and Factory Lane (in both directions), a distance of approximately 590 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 14th May 2024 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 24th May 2024.

This Order will enable Stabilised Pavements Ltd to undertake plaining, GPRS works and lowering/raising iron works and regen.

An alternative vehicular route will be signed using B3143, B3150, A35, A37, A352, A3030 and vice versa.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Amberon Traffic Management agents working on behalf of Stabilised Pavements Ltd on 07584993589. For further information concerning this Order, please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events.

Dated: 25 April 2024

JAN BRITTON, Executive Lead for Place - Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ. 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.

Temporary Closure of B3143 Factory Lane, Duntish

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along B3143 Factory Lane, Duntish between B3146 and Woolfords Water (in both directions), a distance of approximately 1040 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 14th May 2024 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 24th May 2024

This Order will enable Stabilised Pavements Ltd to undertake plaining, GPRS works and lowering/raising iron works and regen.

An alternative vehicular route will be signed using B3143, B3150, A35, A37, A352, A3030 and vice versa.

Dated: 25 April 2024

Temporary Closure of A357 Blandford Road, Shillingstone

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. 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 4th June 2024 and will remain in force for 18 months and can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport if necessary; however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 17th June 2024.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out carriageway maintenance and resurfacing works.

The effect of this notice is as follows:

[1] To impose temporary 10mph speed limit to facilitate convoy working on A357 Blandford Road, Shillingstone from the junction with Gains Cross Lane to the junction with Church Road (in both directions), a distance of approximately 2300 metres.

[2] To impose clearway and parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent waiting or parking on the highway along A357 Blandford Road, Shillingstone from the junction with Gains Cross Lane to the junction with Church Road (in both directions), a distance of approximately 2300 metres. Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any restriction imposed by this Notice may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986. If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Dorset Highways on 01305 228100, and concerning this Order please call 01305 22 1020. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events.

Dated: 25th April 2024

Temporary Closure of Various Roads, Puddletown -Tolpuddle & Affpuddle

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. 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 16th May 2024 and will remain in force for 18 months and can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport if necessary; however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 25th June 2024.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out carriageway maintenance and resurfacing works.

The effect of this notice is as follows:

[1] To impose temporary road closure on Various Roads, Puddletown, Burleston, Ahtelhampton, Tolpuddle & Affpuddle as listed;[i] The Moor, Puddletown from junction with High Street to Northbrook Roundabout; [ii] C34 from from junction with Milom Lane, Puddletown to the junction with B3390, Affpuddle; [iii] B3390, Affpuddle from junction with A35 to junction with Southover Lane; [iv] C79, Affpuddle from junction with B3390 to junction with The Hollow; [v] The Hollow, Briantspuddle from junction with C79 to junction with Yearlings Drove; [vi] Throop Heath Road, Briantspuddle from junction with Yearlings Drove to junction with C79; [vii] C79, Briantspuddle from junction with Cecily Bridge Road to junction with C80. Locally signed diversion routes will be put in place to enable traffic to travel around the closed sections. Please note the closures will be in operation, as and when indicated by signs on site. Advanced warning signs will be placed on the road two weeks advance of the closure to indicate the exact dates the closure will affect the roads.

[2] To impose clearway and parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent waiting or parking on the highway along Various Roads, Puddletown, Ahtelhampton, Tolpuddle & Affpuddle as listed;[i] The Moor, Puddletown from junction with High Street to Northbrook Roundabout; [ii] C34 from from junction with Milom Lane, Puddletown to the junction with B3390, Affpuddle; [iii] B3390, Affpuddle from junction with A35 to junction with Southover Lane; [iv] C79, Affpuddle from junction with B3390 to junction with The Hollow; [v] The Hollow, Briantspuddle from junction with C79 to junction with Yearlings Drove; [vi] Throop Heath Road, Briantspuddle from junction with Yearlings Drove to junction with C79; [vii] C79, Briantspuddle from junction with Cecily Bridge Road to junction with C80. Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any restriction imposed by this Notice may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986. If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Dorset Highways on 01305 228100, and concerning this Order please call 01305 22 1020. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events.

Dated: 25 April 2024

Temporary Closure of Public Footpath Public Footpath

S33/12 & S33/13, Osmington

DORSET COUNCIL intend, not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All pedestrians will be prohibited from proceeding along Footpath S33/12, Osmington from grid reference SY 7354 8174 to grid reference SY 7354 816 & S33/13, Osmington from grid reference SY 7354 8174 to grid reference SY 7338 8175. 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 29 April 2024 for a period of 26 weeks, but it may be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport, if necessary.

This closure is needed due to the path being unsafe due to land slip.

If you would like further information about the works, please contact James Stagg. on 01305 221246 For further information about Rights of Way matters, please call Dorset Countryside on 01305 221000.

Dated: 25 April 2024

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

Temporary Closure of South Walks Road (Westbound), Dorchester

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding westbound along SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DORCHESTER between its junctions with Acland Road and Prince of Wales Road. 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 29 April 2024 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 17 May 2024. This Order will enable Scottish and Southern Power Distribution, safe access to carry out electrical works.

An alternative route will be signed using: Acland Road - B3150 - B3147 - B3144.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Scottish and Southern Power Distribution on 01489346444. For further information concerning this Order, please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events.

Dated: 25 April 2024

Temporary Traffic Management Order of Various Roads, West Knighton

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. 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 29 April 2024 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 8 May 2024. Works will take place between 0900 and 1600.

This Order will enable Miles Macadam on behalf of Dorset Council to carry out essential highway maintenance works. The effect of this Order will be:

[1] To impose temporary road closure and clearway on Lewell Way for its entirety.

[2] To impose temporary road closure and clearway on Glebe Way for its entirety.

[3] To impose temporary road closure and clearway on Stafford Close for its entirety.

Please note that any vehicle waiting in contravention of temporary parking restrictions may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986. If a vehicle has been removed, the owner must contact the Council's vehicle recovery contractor: Ashleywood Recovery Ltd/Bride Valley Recovery Ltd on 01305 889421.

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

Dated: 25 April 2024

Temporary Traffic Management Order of Various Roads, Weymouth

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. 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 21 May 2024 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 5 June 2024. Hours of operation will be between 0500 - 1700. This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out surface dressing works. The effect of this Order will be:

[1] To impose temporary road closure and clearway on Friar Waddon Road from its junction with B3159 for approximately 1400 metres.

[2] To impose temporary road closure and clearway on Plaisters Lane between its junctions with Coombe Valley Road and Sutton Road.

[3] To impose temporary road closure and clearway on Sutton Road between its junctions with Plaisters Lane and Preston Road.

[4] To impose temporary 10mph speed limit and clearway on Westhill Road to facilitate convoy working.

Any vehicle in contravention of any restriction imposed by this Notice may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986. If a vehicle has been towed the owner will need to contact our towing contractors Ashleywood Recovery Ltd/Bride Valley Recovery Ltd on 01305 889421.

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

Dated: 25 April 2024

Temporary Traffic Management Order of Various Roads, Portland

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. 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 23 May 2024 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 10 June 2024. Hours of operation will be between 0500 and 1700. This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out surface dressing works. The effect of this Order will be:

[1] To impose temporary 10mph speed limit to facilitate convoy working on; Pennsylvania Road/Weston Street/Southwell Road/Avalanche Road/High Street/Portland Bill Road

[2] To impose temporary clearway to prevent vehicles stopping on; Pennsylvania Road/Weston Street/Southwell Road/Avalanche Road/High Street/Portland Bill Road

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

Dated: 25 April 2024

Temporary Traffic Management Order of A352 Broadmayne

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. 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 21 May 2024 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 4 June 2024.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out surface dressing works. The effect of this Order will be:

[1] To impose temporary 10mph speed limit to facilitate convoy operation on A352 Broadmayne between the speed limit terminal gateways at either end of the village.

[2] To impose temporary clearway to prevent vehicles stopping on A352 Broadmayne between the speed limit terminal gateways at either end of the village.

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

Dated: 25 April 2024

Temporary Traffic Management Order of East Street, Chickerell

DORSET COUNCIL intend, not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. 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 16 May 2024 and will remain in force for 18 months and can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport if necessary; however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 21 May 2024. This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out essential highway maintenance works. The effect of this Order will be:

[1] To impose a temporary road closure on East Street for its entirety.

[2] To impose a temporary clearway on East Street for its entirety to prevent vehicles parking except those associated with the 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 Dorset Highways on 01305 228100. For further information concerning this Order, please call the Traffic Team on 01305 221020.

Dated: 25 April 2024

Temporary Closure Of Various Roads, Puncknowle

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. 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 29 April 2024 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 19 July 2024.

This Order will enable Wessex Water, safe access to replace pipework.

The effect of this Order is as follows:

All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along;

[1] LOOKE LANE, PUNCKNOWLE between its junction with Springfield and its junction with Coxs Lane, a distance of approximately 2200 metres.

[2] SPRINGFIELD, PUNCKNOWLE between its junction with Looke Lane and number 30, a distance of approximately 60 metres.

An alternative vehicular route will be signed using; Litton Lane - Rectory Lane.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600. For further information concerning this Order, please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events.

Dated: 25 April 2024JAN BRITTON, Executive Lead for Place - Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ. 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.

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