Dorset, Multiple Temporary Road Closures for Various Works

Dorset Council

Temporary Closure of Various Roads, Lyme Regis

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along VARIOUS ROADS, LYME REGIS; B3165, LYME REGIS between the entrance to Travis Perkins and the entrance to Sherwood, a distance of approximately 75 metres.

These works are programmed to commence from 18 February 2026 until 20 February 2026.

CLAPPENTAIL LANE, LYME REGIS between its junction with B3165 and a point approximately 165 metres south. These works are programmed to commence from 23 February 2026 until 27 February 2026.

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 18 February 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 27 February 2026.

This Order will enable Openreach, safe access to excavate and lay new duct.

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 Openreach on 07971 142611.

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.

Temporary Closure of Various Roads, Evershot

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along VARIOUS ROADS, EVERSHOT;

THE COMMON, EVERSHOT in its entirety.

FORE STREET, EVERSHOT in its entirety.

WEST HILL, EVERSHOT between its junction with Back Lane and West Hill Farmhouse, a distance of approximately 35 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 16 February 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 12 June 2026.

This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out a new sewer resilience scheme.

An alternative route will be signed using; A37 - A356 - Benville Lane - Horsey Knap

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, 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: 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.