Dorset, Temporary Road Closures Due To Maintenance & Utility Works

Dorset Council

Temporary Closure of Various Roads, Dorchester

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 complete the provision of high and low voltage cables and associated works to minimise the impact on highway users. It will come into operation on 6 April 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 26 April 2025. The effect of the Order is to close roads as listed to enable maintenance works.

[1] To impose temporary road closure on West Stafford roundabout: 11 - 13 April 2025 inclusive.

[2] To impose temporary road closure on Trumpet Major roundabout: 22 - 24 April 2025 between 2000hrs and 0600hrs.

[3] To impose temporary road closure on Max Gate roundabout: 24 - 26 April 2025 between 2000hrs and 0600hrs.

[4] To impose temporary clearway on West Stafford roundabout between 11 - 13 April 2025.

[5] To impose temporary clearway on Trumpet Major roundabout: 22 - 24 April 2025 between 2000hrs and 0600hrs.

[6] To impose temporary clearway on Max Gate roundabout: 24 - 26 April 2025 between 2000hrs and 0600hrs.

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 you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please contact the Dorset Council Highways or their contractor - Ashley House/Leevell Ltd/Bridle Way/Exjet/Byrne 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 contact Dorset Highways on 01305 228100, and concerning this Order please call 01305 221020. Find this information online at: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworksevents

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Place Services - 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 Chilfrome Lane, Higher Frome Vauchurch

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 as amended. The Order is needed 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 14 April 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 17 April 2025. The effect of the Order is to close Chilfrome Lane, Higher Frome Vauchurch from the junction with Frome Lane to the property known as Higher Frome Vauchurch for a distance of approximately 110 metres.

There will be no alternative route for diverted traffic.

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 the Order, please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020. Find this information online: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworksevents

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Place Services - 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 Duck Street, 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 install a new water supply. It will come into operation on 15 April 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 17 April 2025.

The effect of the Order is to temporarily close DUCK STREET, CERNE ABBAS between its junction with Abbey Street and the entrance to the garage for a distance of approximately 120 metres.

There will be no alternative route for diverted traffic. Access will be maintained for emergency services and for residents where practicable.

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 the Order, please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020.

Find this information online at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworksevents

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Place Services - 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 Various Roads, Winterborne Kingston

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 13th May 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 30th May 2025.

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

[1] To impose temporary road closure on Various Roads, Winterborne Kingston as listed: (i) Sackville Street, Winterborne Kingston from its junction with North Street to its junction with West Street; (ii) North Street from its junction with Broad Close to its junction with West Street.

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

Please note the closures will be in operation between the hours of 08:00 and 16:00 daily (not including weekends). Advance warning signs will be placed on the highway and the works will be managed under a road closure.

[2] To impose clearway and parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent waiting or parking on the highway in Various Roads, Winterborne Kingston as listed; (i) Sackville Street from its junction with North Street to its junction with Broad Close to its junction with Duck Street; (ii) Winterborne Kingston from junction with Windy Ridge to junction with West Street; (iii) North Street from junction with Broad Close to junction with West Street.

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 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.

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Place Services - 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 Various Roads, Dorchester – 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 28 April 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 29 April 2025. Works will take place between the hours of 20:00hrs and 06:00hrs.

The effect of the Order is to close roads as listed to enable maintenance works:

• To impose temporary road closure on Weymouth Avenue between Cheriton Car Home and its junction with Maumbury Road.

• To impose temporary road closure on Maumbury Road between no. 18 and its junction with Great Western Road

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 contact Dorset Highways on 01305 228100. For further information concerning this Order, please call the Traffic Team on 01305 221020.

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Place Services - 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.