Dorset - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

Dorset Council

Temporary Closure of Various Roads, Parish of Broadwindsor

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, PARISH OF BROADWINDSOR; B3162, GREENHAM LANE, between its junction with Burstock Lane and its junction with B3165, a distance of approximately 1690 metres. These works are programmed to commence from 01 June 2026 until 05 June 2026.

WOOD LANE, between its junction with B3165 and a point approximately 665 metres east. These works are programmed to commence from 08 June 2026 until 12 June 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 01 June 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 Internet to carry out fibre cable installation.

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 Wessex Internet on 03332 407997. 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: 28 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 Closure of Park Lane, Forde Abbey

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 PARK LANE, FORDE ABBEY, at either side of the bridge, 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 01 June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 03 July 2026.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out invert repairs, masonry repairs and embankment repairs.

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, and concerning this Order please call 01305 22 1020. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

Dated: 28 May 2026

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Regeneration, Infrastructure & Growth - Dorset Council, 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 Various Roads, Whitchurch Canonicorum

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. 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 17 June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 01 July 2026.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out surface treatment works.

The effect of the Order is as follows:

[1] To impose a temporary road closure on GASSONS LANE, in its entirety.

[2] To impose a parking suspension and clearway as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along GASSONS LANE, in its entirety.

[3] To impose a temporary road closure on CARDS MILL LANE, in its entirety.

[4] To impose a parking suspension and clearway as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along CARDS MILL LANE, in its entirety.

Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any restriction imposed by this Order may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986. 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.

Dated: 28 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 Bonscombe Lane, Shipton Gorge

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. 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 17 June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 01 July 2026.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out surface treatment works.

The effect of the Order is as follows:

[1] To impose a temporary road closure on BONSCOMBE LANE, in its entirety.

[2] To impose a parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along, BONSCOMBE LANE, in its entirety.

[3] To impose a clearway as indicated by signs on site to prevent waiting on the highway along, BONSCOMBE LANE, in its entirety.

Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any restriction imposed by this Order may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986. 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.

Dated: 28 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.

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Temporary Traffic Management Order of Blackney Lane, Blackney

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. 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 June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 02 July 2026.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out surface treatment works.

The effect of the Order is as follows:

[1] To impose a temporary road closure on BLACKNEY LANE, in its entirety.

[2] To impose a parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along, BLACKNEY LANE, in its entirety.

[3] To impose a clearway as indicated by signs on site to prevent waiting on the highway along, BLACKNEY LANE, in its entirety.

Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any restriction imposed by this Order may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986. 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.

Dated: 28 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 Various Roads, Parish of Beaminster

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. 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 June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 02 July 2026.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out surface treatment works.

The effect of the Order is as follows:

[1] To impose a temporary road closure on CHANTRY LANE, between 30a Chantry Lane and Chantry Farm, a distance of approximately 400 metres.

[2] To impose a parking suspension and clearway as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along CHANTRY LANE, between 30a Chantry Lane and Chantry Farm, a distance of approximately 400 metres.

[3] To impose a temporary road closure on LANGDON LANE, in its entirety.

[4] To impose a parking suspension and clearway as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along LANGDON LANE, in its entirety.

Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any restriction imposed by this Order may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986. 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.

Dated: 28 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.