Dorset, Multiple Temporary Closures & Proposed Speed Limit Changes

Dorset Council

*The County of Dorset (Various Roads, Beaminster and A3066, Netherbury) (20mph, 30mph and 50mph Speed Limits) (No. ) Order 202*

Dorset Council proposes to make an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.

The effect of the Order will be to introduce 20mph speed limits along sections of various roads within Beaminster and introduce a 50mph speed limit along a section of the A3066, Beaminster and Netherbury. It will also make a minor amendment to the existing 30mph speed limit for part of the A3066, Beaminster (no material changes will take place at this location).

Full details of the Order, including a plan of each location, can be found online at: https://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.

Comments on the proposal for or against, together with the reasons for which they are made should be sent through the website as above or in writing to Traffic Regulation Team, Dorset Council, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XJ no later than 7 November 2025.

All written representations received concerning Traffic Regulation Orders are public documents that may be inspected by any person on demand.

Dated: 16 October 2025

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Place Services

Temporary Closure of Tower Hill, Netherbury

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 TOWER HILL, NETHERBURY, between Ned’s Close and a point approximately 175 metres east.

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 03 November 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 21 November 2025.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out stabilisation works.

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 221800. For further information concerning this Order, please call the Traffic Team on 01305 221020.

16 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.

Temporary Closure of Hollow Way, Bothenhampton

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 HOLLOW WAY, BOTHENHAMPTON between its junction with Lansdowne Road and its junction with Crook Lane, a distance of approximately 245 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 03 November 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 21 November 2025.

This Order will enable National Grid, safe access to carry out LV cable overlay.

An alternative vehicular route will be signed using: Crook Lane - A35

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call National Grid on 01460 270368. For further information concerning this Order please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020.

Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

16 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.