Dorset - Temporary Road Closures due to Gas Main Replacement Works

Dorset Council

Temporary Closure of Various Roads, Blandford Forum

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 vehicles, cyclists and horse riders will be prohibited from proceeding along Various Roads, Blandford Forum as listed:

[i] Bayfran Way as indicated by signage on site;

[ii] St Leonards Avenue as indicated by signage on site.

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 23rd July 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 29th August 2025.

This Order will enable SGN, safe access to carry out gas main replacement 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 SGN on 0800 912 1700.

For further information concerning this Order please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020. Find this information online: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

Dated: 26 June 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.

Temporary Closure of Various Roads, Ferndown

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, Ferndown as listed:

[i] Beaufoys Avenue between Beaufoys Wood Road and Robinsons Drive;

[ii] Willow Way between Larch Way and Beaufoys Avenue.

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 7th July 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 21st July 2025.

This Order will enable SGN, safe access to carry out gas main replacement 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 SGN on 0800 912 1700.

For further information concerning this Order please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020. Find this information online: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

Dated: 26 June 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.

Temporary Traffic Management Order of Church Road, Ferndown

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 21st July 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 8th August 2025.

This Order will enable SGN, safe access to carry out gas main replacement works.

The effect of this order is as follows:

[i] To impose a temporary southbound road closure on Church Road, Ferndown from its junction with Wimborne Road East to opposite 121 Church Road as indicated by signs on site.

[ii] To impose temporary no right turn from Caister Close, Ferndown onto Church Road, Ferndown as indicated by signs on site.

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 SGN on 0800 912 1700.

For further information concerning this Order please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020. Find this information online: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

Dated: 26 June 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.