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Dorset - Multiple Traffic Notices

SP8 5JQPublished 08/05/25
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Temporary Closure of Public Footpath N64/33, Gillingham

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 Footpath N64/33, Gillingham between grid reference ST 81790 25356 and grid reference ST 81799 25270, a distance of approximately 90 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 2 June 2025 for a period of 26 weeks, however it is anticipated the works will be completed by 27 June 2025.

The Order is required to allow Redrow Homes Ltd to construct a new path and play area.

If you would like further information about the works, please contact Redrow Homes Ltd on 01256 307950. For further information about Rights of Way matters, please call Dorset Countryside on 01305 221000.

Dated: 8 May 2025.

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

Temporary Traffic Management Order of Various Roads, Gillingham

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 5 May 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed between 22 July 2025 - 5 August 2025.

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

The effect of this Order is as follows:

[i] To impose a temporary road closure on: The Meadows, Gillingham as indicated by signs on site.

[ii] To impose a temporary speed restriction of 10mph to facilitate the use of a convoy working vehicle along B3081, Gillingham as indicated by signs on site.

[iii] To impose a clearway and parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent waiting or parking on the highway along The Meadows, Gillingham and B3081, Gillingham.

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.

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.

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: 8 May 2025.

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 fi ne not exceeding £1000.

Temporary Traffic Management Order of A30, Shaftesbury

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 5 May 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed between 22 July 2025 - 4 August 2025.

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

The effect of this Order is as follows:

[i] To impose a temporary speed restriction of 10mph to facilitate the use of a convoy working vehicle along A30, Shaftesbury as indicated by signs on site.

[ii] To impose a clearway and parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent waiting or parking on the highway along A30, Shaftesbury.

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.

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.

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: 8 May 2025.

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.

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