A35, Honiton to Bere Regis, Devon and Dorset – Overnight Closures due to Maintenance Works

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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)(a)
THE A35 TRUNK ROAD (HONITON TO BERE REGIS)
(TEMPORARY RESTRICTION AND PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that National Highways Limited (Company No. 09346363) intends to make an Order on the A35 trunk road in the Counties of Devon and Dorset to enable maintenance and improvement works to be carried out in safety.

The works are expected to take place overnight (19.00 to 06.00) during a period starting on 1 January 2026 and ending on 23 December 2026.

The effect of the Order will be to impose restrictions and prohibitions on the following lengths of carriageway:

(a) authorise the closure of:

(i) the A35 between Honiton and Bere Regis;

(ii) all slip and link roads leading to and from the lengths of carriageway described;

(iii) all lay-bys, service roads and bus stops.

During any road closures traffic will be diverted via alternative junctions of the A35 Trunk Road and local roads. These diversions will be clearly indicated by traffic signs throughout the area.

If you require any further information, please contact the National Highways Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or info@nationalhighways.co.uk

The duration of each restriction or prohibition would vary depending on the nature of the work being undertaken on each occasion.

The restrictions will not apply to emergency services or special-forces vehicles, and the prohibitions will not apply to emergency services, works, or winter maintenance vehicles. The restrictions and prohibitions will only apply during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs.

The Order would come into force on 30 December 2025 and will expire on 23 December 2026.

Paul Edwards, an official of National Highways Limited.

National Highways Limited, Bridge House, 1 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4LZ.

Registered in England & Wales number 09346363.