Twin Sails Bridge, Poole - Temporary Road Closure due to Investigation and Repair Works
What is happening?
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
TWIN SAILS BRIDGE, POOLE – INVESTIGATION AND REPAIR WORKS
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council in exercise of its powers under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended and the Traffic Management Act 2004, has made temporary traffic regulations, with the effects detailed below, to control traffic.
WHERE AND WHAT: Twin Sails Bridge, Poole – road closed to all vehicles, including pedestrians and cyclists
WHEN: Anticipated dates: 16 September to 31 October 2025
WHY: To facilitate investigation and repair works to the twin sails bridge by BCP Council
ACCESS: Rigler Road on the western side of the bridge remains open but can only be accessed from Blandford Road on the Hamworthy side
DIVERSIONS:
Southbound via West Street, Poole Lifting Bridge, Blandford Road
Northbound via Blandford Road, Poole Lifting Bridge, West Quay Road
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These arrangements may be amended/extended should works overrun or weather conditions delay operations. Restrictions may be in effect under this Order for up to 18 months, and could be further extended with the approval of the Secretary of State.
The Council regrets any inconvenience to the public caused by this traffic order.
Date authorised: 27 August 2025
Service Director: Planning and Transport, BCP Council Civic Centre, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 6DY
How long will it take?
Planned start
16-Sept-2025
Estimated end
31-Oct-2025
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