Birdsmoorgate, Dorset – Temporary Road Closure due to Surfacing Works

Dorset Council

Temporary Traffic Management Order, C18, Birdsmoorgate

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 17 November 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 20 November 2025.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out carriageway surfacing works.

The effect of the Order is as follows:

[1] To impose a temporary road closure on C18, BIRDSMOORGATE, between its junction with B3165 and its junction with Sadborrow Lane, a distance of approximately 2195 metres.

[2] To impose a temporary parking suspension, as indicated by signs on site, to prevent parking on the highway along C18, BIRDSMOORGATE, between its junction with B3165 and its junction with Sadborrow Lane, a distance of approximately 2195 metres.

[3] To impose a temporary clearway, as indicated by signs on site, to prevent waiting on the highway along C18, BIRDSMOORGATE, between its junction with B3165 and its junction with Sadborrow Lane, a distance of approximately 2195 metres.

Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any restriction imposed by this Order may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986. A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable traffic to travel around the closed sections.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Dorset Highways on 01305 228100, and concerning this Order please call 01305 22 1020. Find this information online: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworksevents

Dated: 13 November 2025.

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Place Services - Dorset Council, 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.