Dorset - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Road and Bridleway Closures.
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DORSET COUNCIL
Temporary Closure of Green Pit Knapp, Catherston Leweston
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 vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along GREEN PIT KNAPP, CATHERSTON LEWESTON between the entrance to Little Catherston Farm and a point approximately 300 metres south east. 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 19 August 2024 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 13 September 2024.
This Order will enable Wessex Water to install new water main.
An alternative vehicular route will be signed using, The Street - Axminster Road - A35 - Westover Hill.
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: 1 August 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 Public Bridleway W31/2, Mapperton
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, horse riders and cyclists will be prohibited from proceeding along Public Bridleway W31/2 from grid reference SY 511 997 to grid reference SY 509 998, a distance of approximately 280 metres. The Order is needed in order to comply with health and safety regulations, which require the provision of safe areas and to minimise the likelihood of danger to highway users. It will come into operation on 14 August 2024 and will remain in force for 26 weeks 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 28 December 2024.
This closure is required due to a landslip and remedial works.
On this occasion there is no suitable alternative route.
If you would like further information about the works, please contact Dorset Highways Operations on 01305 228100.
For further information about Rights of Way matters, please call Environment and Greenspace Ranger Service on 01305 221000.
Dated: 1 August 2024.
JAN BRITTON, Executive Lead for Place, Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ.
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