Dorset - Multiple Temporary Road/Footpath Closures and Traffic Restrictions.

DORSET COUNCIL

Temporary Closure of C33, Woodsford

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 C33, Woodsford between Watery Lane and B3390 (in both directions), a distance of approximately 1740 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 4th September 2024 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 30th October 2024.

This Order will enable allow Spec Projects Ltd to install culverts and drainage.

An alternative vehicular route will be signed using C33, Woodsford Road, Frome Valley Road, Highgate Lane, West Link Road, B3390 and vice versa.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Spec Projects Ltd on 07836380356. 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: 22 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 Traffic Management Order of Victoria Square, Portland - Night Works

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 9 September 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 14 September 2024.

Please note the hours of working: Monday - Thursday 2000hrs until 0600hrs - Friday - 2100hrs until 0700hrs This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out essential highway maintenance works. The effect of this Order will be:

[1] To impose temporary clearway on A354 as indicated by signs on site on the approaches to and including Victoria Square

[2] To impose temporary 10mph speed limit on A354 as indicated by signs on site on the

approaches to and including Victoria Square, to facilitate convoy system

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.

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: 22 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 Footpath 74, Weymouth

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 74, from grid reference SY 658 767 to grid reference SY 665 760 a distance of approximately 860 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 3 September 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 required due to the unstable ground below the footpath which is slumping into the sea below taking the footpath with it.

If you would like further information about the works please contact Dorset Countryside on 01305 224630 or 01305 221555. For further information about Rights of Way matters, please call Dorset Countryside on 01305 221000.

22 August 2024

JAN BRITTON, Executive Lead of Place, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, DT1 1XJ

Temporary Closure of S3/6, Portland

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 Footpath S3/6, Portland from grid reference SY 6858 7290 to grid reference SY 6830 7254 a distance of approximately 475M metres and between grid reference SY 6820 7208 to grid reference SY 6797 7177 a distance of approximately 380 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 3 September 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 for health and safety reasons due to a landslip.

If you would like further information about the works please contact the Coastal Ranger Team on 01305 224630. For further information about Rights of Way matters, please call Dorset Countryside on 01305 221000.

Dated: 22 August 2024

JAN BRITTON, Executive Lead of Place, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, DT1 1XJ.