Dorset - Temporary Road Closures and 20mph Speed Limit Order

Temporary Trasc Management Order,
Various Roads, Ferndown

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 Trasc 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 15th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 4th July 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 New Road, Ferndown; Ringwood Road, Ferndown and Turbury Road, Ferndown 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 New Road, Ferndown; Ringwood Road, Ferndown and Turbury Road, Ferndown.

A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable trasc 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 Trasc Team on 01305 221020.

Dated: 21 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.

The County Of Dorset (Various Roads, Upton)
(20mph Speed Limit) (No. 14) Order 2026

Dorset Council in partnership with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has made an Order under the Road Trasc Regulation Act 1984 as amended.

When the Order comes into operation on 30th May 2026 the effect of the Order will be to introduce new lengths of 20mph speed limits along various roads in Upton.

Full details of this Order can be found online at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/tros, paper copies may be viewed at: Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XJ by appointment only. Contact regulation-tro@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or telephone 01305 221000 and ask for the Trasc Regulation Team for booking details or if you require more information.

If you wish to question 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 Trasc 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: 14 May 2026

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director, Regeneration, Infrastructure and Growth, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ

Service Director: Infrastructure, BCP Civic Centre, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 6DY