Dorset, Multiple Roads, Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

Dorset Council

The County of Dorset (Various Roads, Child Okeford) (20mph Speed Limit) (No. 1) Order 2025

Dorset Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.

When the Order comes into operation on 12 September 2025 the effect of the Order will be to introduce 20mph speed limits along sections of various roads in Child Okeford (a plan of the locations can be found on our website, details below).

Full details of this Order can be found online at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/tros

, paper copies may be viewed at:- Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ by appointment only. Contact regulation-tro@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

or telephone 01305 221000 and ask for the Traffic Regulation Team for booking details or if you require more information.

If you wish to question the validity of the Order or any provisions contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act or of any Instrument made under it has not been complied with in relation to the Order you may within six weeks of the date of this Notice apply to the High Court for that purpose.

Dated: 4 September 2025.

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Place Services.

Temporary Closure of Public Footpath 6, Portland

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All pedestrians will be prohibited from proceeding along Public Footpath 6, from grid reference SY 6858 7290 to grid reference SY 6830 7254, a distance of approximately 475 metres. SY 6820 7208 to grid reference SY 6797 7177, a distance of approximately 380 metres. The Order is necessary on the grounds of health and safety regulations, which require the provision of safe areas to walk to minimise the likelihood of danger to highway users.

It will come into operation on 12 September 2025 for a period of 26 weeks and can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport, if necessary. This Order is required for health and safety reasons due to land slips.

Alternative routes are waymarked – please follow the Southwest Coast Path Diversion signs.

If you would like further information about the closure please contact The Countryside Team on 01305 224630. For further information about Rights of Way matters, please email Dorset Countryside on 01305 221000.

Dated: 4 September 2025.

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

Temporary Closure of Pickett’s Cross, Sydling St Nicholas

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 PICKETT’S CROSS, SYDLING ST NICHOLAS between its junction with A37 and its junction with Sydling Road, a distance of approximately 510 metres. The Order is intended 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 08 September 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 26 September 2025.

This Order will enable Wessex Water, safe access to install new water main. An alternative route will be signed using: Sydling Road - A37.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Wessex Water on 0345 600 3600. 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: 4 September 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.