Various Roads, Sherborne - Temporary Closure For Carriageway Maintenance And Resurfacing Works

Temporary Closure of Various Roads, Sherborne

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, Sherborne as listed: [i] A30, Sherborne from junction with Bradford Road to junction with B3148 Marston Road; [ii] Acreman Street, Sherborne from junction with A30 to a point 30 metres to the south of Cornhill; [iii] Cornhill, Sherborne from junction with A30 to junction with Acreman Street. 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 6th July 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 11th July 2026.

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

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: 25 June 2026

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Economy & 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.

The County of Dorset, Various Roads, Dorset - 20mph and 30mph Speed Limit Orders 202*

Dorset Council proposes to make Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.

The effect of the Orders will be to introduce 20mph and 30mph speed limits along sections of various roads in Abbotsbury, Bridport, Broadmayne, Burton Bradstock, Charminster, Leigh, Loders, Maiden Newton, Portesham, Warmwell and West Bay.

Full details of the Orders, including the plans of each location, can be found online at https://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 Traffic Regulation Team for booking details or if you require more information.

Comments on the proposals for or against, together with the reasons for which they are made should be sent through the website as above or in writing to Traffic Regulation Team, Dorset Council, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ by no later than 17th July 2026.

All written representations received concerning Traffic Regulation Orders are public documents that may be inspected by any person on demand.

Dated: 25 June 2026

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Economy & Environment Temporary Closure of West Lane, North Wootton

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 3rd August 2026 and remain in force for 18 months however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 18th August 2026.

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

[1] To impose temporary road closure of West Lane, North Wootton from junction with A3030 to junction with Haydon Road (in both directions), a distance of approximately 2190 metres. Please note the closures will be in operation, as and when indicated by signs on site. Advanced warning signs will be placed on the road two weeks advance of the closure to indicate the exact dates the closure will affect the roads.

[2] To impose clearway and parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent waiting or parking on the highway along West Lane, North Wootton from junction with A3030 to junction with Haydon Road (in both directions), a distance of approximately 2190 metres. Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any restriction imposed by this Notice may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986

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: 25 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 Closure of Sandford Orcas Road, Sandford Orcas

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 Sandford Orcas Road, Sandford Orcas outside Rose Cottage (in both directions), a distance of approximately 50 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 8th July 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 5th August 2026

This Order will provide Blackmore Vale Thatching Ltd with safe access to erect scaffold for re-thatching of a cottage roof.

An alternative vehicular route will be signed using Sandford Orcas Road, Great Pit Lane, B3148, Coombe and vice versa.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Blackmore Vale Thatching Ltd on 07522856467.

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: 25 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 Closure of Public Footpath N59/24, Cann

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All pedestrians, horse riders and cyclists will be prohibited from proceeding along Public Footpath N59/24, Cann, from grid reference ST88308 20755 to grid reference ST88374 20905, a distance of approximately 180 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 came into operation on 5th January 2026 for a period of 26 weeks initially, however has been extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport and will now remain in operation until 5 January 2027 or until the completion of the works, whichever is the earlier.

This Order is required to allow construction work on C13 Dinah’s Hollow under road closure. South west end of the footpath will lead into compound area/ construction site.

There will be no alternative route possible on this occasion.

If you would like further information about the works, please contact Dorset Council Bridge and Structures Team on 01305 221020. For further information about Rights of Way matters, please call Environment and Greenspace Ranger Service on 01425 456970.

Dated: 25 June 2026

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Economy & Environment, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester DT1 1XJ