Dorset - Temporary Road Closures and Parking Restrictions due to Works

Dorset Council

Temporary Closure of Durngate Street, Dorchester

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 DURNGATE STREET, DORCHESTER between its junctions with Icen Way and Cannons Court, a distance of approximately 45 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 22 June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 29 June 2026.

This Order will enable Wessex Water Services, safe access to carry out trial holes.

An alternative vehicular route will be signed using; Icen Way - B3150 - Salisbury Street

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Wessex Water Services on 0345 600 4 600. 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

Dated: 26 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 C12, Cerne Abbas

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 25 June 2026 and the main 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 carriageway maintenance works.

The effect of the Order is as follows:

[1] To impose a temporary road closure on C12, CERNE ABBAS, between Buck Hill and a point approximately 5030 metres north.

[2] To impose a parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along C12, CERNE ABBAS, between Buck Hill and a point approximately 5030 metres north.

[3] To impose a clearway as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along C12, CERNE ABBAS, between Buck Hill and a point approximately 5030 metres north.

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: 4 June 2026

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Economy & Environment - 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 Notton Road, Notton

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 05 June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 19 June 2026.

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

The effect of the Order is as follows:

[1] To impose a temporary road closure on NOTTON ROAD, NOTTON between its junction with A356 and Notton Farm, a distance of approximately 220 metres.

[2] To impose a parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along NOTTON ROAD, NOTTON between its junction with A356 and Notton Farm, a distance of approximately 220 metres.

[3] To impose a clearway as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along NOTTON ROAD, NOTTON between its junction with A356 and Notton Farm, a distance of approximately 220 metres.

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, and concerning this Order please call 01305 22 1020.

Find this information online: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

Dated: 4 June 2026

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Economy and Environment - 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, Parish Of Compton Valence

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 05 June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 22 June 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 CHURCH HILL 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 CHURCH HILL LANE, in its entirety.

[3] To impose a temporary road closure on C28, between its junction with Roman Road Dairy Access Road and a point approximately 3415 metres north west.

[4] To impose a parking suspension and clearway as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along C28, between its junction with Roman Road Dairy Access Road and a point approximately 3415 metres north west.

[5] To impose a temporary road closure on GREENFORD LANE, between its junction with C28 and a point approximately 1318 metres north.

[6] To impose a parking suspension and clearway as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along GREENFORD LANE, between its junction with C28 and a point approximately 1318 metres north.

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, and concerning this Order please call 01305 22 1020.

Find this information online: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

Dated: 4 June 2026

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Economy and Environment - 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 Roman Road, Winterbourne Abbas

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 10 June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 24 June 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 ROMAN ROAD, WINTERBOURNE ABBAS between its junction with Muckleford Road and its junction with Roman Road Dairy Access Road, a distance of approximately 3400 metres.

[2] To impose a parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along ROMAN ROAD, WINTERBOURNE ABBAS between its junction with Muckleford Road and its junction with Roman Road Dairy Access Road, a distance of approximately 3400 metres.

[3] To impose a clearway as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along ROMAN ROAD, WINTERBOURNE ABBAS between its junction with Muckleford Road and its junction with Roman Road Dairy Access Road, a distance of approximately 3400 metres.

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, and concerning this Order please call 01305 22 1020.

Find this information online: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

Dated: 4 June 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.