Various Roads - Temporary Closure For JDT Safe Access To Replace A Gas Main
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Temporary Closure of Various Roads, Sherborne
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 Traffi c Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along Various Roads, Sherborne as listed:
[i] Oborne Road, Sherborne from junction with Castleton Road to junction with Castle Town Way; [ii] Castle Town Way, Sherborne from junction with Oborne Road to a point approximately 10 metres to the north of Castle Road. Access will be maintained for residents living within the closed stretch of 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 2 September 2024 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 1 November 2024.
This Order will enable JDT safe access to replace a gas main.
A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable traffi c to travel around the closed section.
If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call JDT agents working on behalf of SGN on 07874865505. For further information concerning this Order please call Dorset Highways Traffi c Team on 01305 221020. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events
Dated: 15 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 fi ne not exceeding £1000.
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