Woodyates, Temporary Road Closures due to Fibre Cable Installation Works

Dorset Council

Temporary Closure of Various Roads, Woodyates

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All vehicles, cyclists and horse riders will be prohibited from proceeding along Various Roads, Woodyates as listed:

[i] Cobley Close, Woodyates;

[ii] Unnamed Lane, Woodyates between A354 and Cobley Farm. 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 9th June 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 20th June 2025

This Order will enable Wessex Internet, safe access to carry out fibre cable installation works.

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 Wessex Internet on 03332 407997. For further information concerning this Order please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020.

Find this information online: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/travel/travel-dorset/roadworks-road-closures 

Dated: 29 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.