Dorset, Permanent Parking Restriction Amendments & Temporary Road Closure

Dorset Council

The Dorset Council (Waiting, Loading, Stopping and Parking Places) (Map Based) (Amendment No. 15)

(Sandford Road, Sibley Pottery Roundabout And Wareham Bypass, Sandford) Order 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of Dorset has made the abovementioned Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.

When the Order comes into operation on 16th February 2026 the effect of the Order will be to revoke and introduce new no waiting at any time restrictions on sections of Sandford Road, Sibley Pottery Roundabout and A351 Wareham Bypass, Sandford to reflect the new junction added to Sibley Pottery Roundabout.

For full details of this Order please contact the Traffic Regulation Team regulation-tro@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or telephone 01305 221000 and ask for the Traffic Regulation Team. Paper copies may be viewed at:- Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XJ by appointment only.

Concerns relating to the validity of the Order or any provisions contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act or of any Instrument made under it has not been complied with in relation to the Order you may within six weeks of the date of this Notice apply to the High Court for that purpose.

Dated: 12 February 2026

JAN BRITTON, Executive Lead for Place

Temporary Closure of Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

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 Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross from junction with B3069 Kingston Road to a point approximately 420 metres to the north. 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 9th March 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 24th April 2026.

This Order will enable Wessex Water safe access to replace a water main.

An alternative vehicular route will be signed using B3069, A351 and vice versa.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Wessex Water on 0345 600 3600. 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: 12 February 2026

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.