Gloucester Road and Marie Road, Dorchester - Temporary Road Closures due to Gas Works

DORSET COUNCIL

Temporary Traffic Management Order 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 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 1 August 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 26 August 2025.

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

The effect of this Order will be:

[1] To impose temporary road closure on Gloucester Road from its junction with Damers Road to Maiden Castle House.

[2] To impose temporary road closure on Marie Road from its junction with Damers Road for a distance of approximately 25metres.

[3] To impose temporary parking suspension on Damers Road between nos. 97 & 107.

[4] To impose temporary parking suspension on Damers Road between its junctions with Windsor Road and Fourgates Road.

An alternative vehicular route will be signed using: Gloucester Road: Bridport Road - Damers Road Marie Road: Marie Road - Cambridge Road - Alice Road - Damers Road.

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: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

Dated: 31 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.