Upton - Temporary Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions due to Works

Dorset Council

Temporary Traffic Management Order, Various Roads, Upton

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 26th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 4th June 2026.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out carriageway maintenance and resurfacing works.

The effect of this Order is as follows:

[i] To impose a temporary road closure on Moorland Way, Upton; Pinewood Close, Upton, Pinewood Road, Upton and Purbeck Close, Upton as indicated by signs on site.

[ii] To impose a clearway and parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent waiting or parking on the highway along Moorland Way, Upton; Pinewood Close, Upton, Pinewood Road, Upton and Purbeck Close, Upton.

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

14th May 2026

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Regeneration, Infrastructure & Growth - 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 Traffic Management Order Of Watery Lane, Upton

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 26th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 26th August 2026.

This Order will enable Mackoy Ltd to carry out road widening, gully, kerbing and footway works.

The effect of this Order is as follows:

[i] To impose a temporary road closure on; Watery Lane between its junction with Osprey Close and Policemans Lane as indicated by signs on site.

[ii] To impose a temporary road closure on; Watery Lane between its junction with Policemans Lane and Frenchs Farm Road as indicated by signs on site.

[iii] To impose a temporary revocation of the one-way prohibition order on Osprey Close to facilitate temporary two way access whilst the closure of Watery Lane is in place as indicated by signs on site.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Mackoy Ltd on 02380 767166 or 07783 772189. For further information concerning this Order please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020. Find this information online: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

14th May 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.