Dorset, \multiple Roads, Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

Dorset Council

Temporary Closure of Clarence Road, Dorchester

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 CLARENCE ROAD, DORCHESTER from its junction with Queens Avenue for a distance of approximately 125 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 14 July 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 21 July 2025.

This Order will enable SGN, safe access to upgrade gas main.

An alternative route will be signed using: Queens Avenue - Weymouth Avenue - Maiden Castle Road - Clarence Road - Garfield Avenue - James Road - Treves Road.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call SGN on 03700500792.

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: 10 July 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 Backwater, Puddletown

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 Backwater, Puddletown between its junctions with The Moor and Mill Street, a distance of approximately 165 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 14 July 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 5 September 2025.

The Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out essential works to retaining wall.

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

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Dorset Highways on 01305 228100, and concerning this Order please call 01305 22 1020. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

Dated: 10 July 2025

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Place Services - Dorset Council, 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 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester

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 will be prohibited from proceeding along MAIDEN CASTLE ROAD, DORCHESTER between its junction with Celtic Crescent and no. 46, a distance of approximately 315 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 28 July 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 13 August 2025.

This Order will enable SGN, safe access to upgrade gas main.

An alternative vehicular route will be signed using; Celtic Crescent - Maiden Castle Road.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call SGN on 03700500792.

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: 10 July 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.