High Street, Temporary Clearway For Wessex Water Works

Temporary Traffic Management Order, High Street, Swanage

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 13 October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 24 October 2025.

The clearway has been requested due to health and safety reasons being caused by parked vehicles and Wessex Water works site. The effect of this Notice is as follows: To introduce a temporary clearway from the junction with Encombe Road to a point approximately 20 metres to the east.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken, please call Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600. 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: 2 October 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.