Dorset - Multiple Temporary Traffic Orders and Proposed U-Turn Restriction

Dorset Council

Temporary 30mph Speed Limit, Various Roads, Wimborne St Giles

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 17th August 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the 30mph speed limits will remain in force until 24th August 2026.

This Order will enable We Out Here Limited safe access and egress to We Out Here Festival.

The effect of the Order is as follows;

1. To impose a temporary 30mph speed limit upon Various Roads, Wimborne St Giles as listed;

   [i] B3081 at such times and to such extent as indicated by the traffic signs;

   [ii] B3078 at such times and to such extent as indicated by the traffic signs;

   [iii] Creech Hill - Wimborne St Giles to B3081 at such times and to such extent as indicated by the traffic signs;

   [iv] Lane From Junction At B3078 And B3081 To Edmondsham at such times and to such extent as indicated by the traffic signs.

If you would like further information about the event being undertaken and access arrangements, please call We Out Here Limited on 0330 120 1831. 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

23rd July 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 Church Lane, Lower Blandford St Mary

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All vehicles, cyclists and horse riders will be prohibited from proceeding along between A350 and Home Orchard, a distance of approximately 70 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 3rd August 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 14th August 2026.

This Order will enable Ford Civil Engineering to reconstruct settled trench reinstatement within carriageway.

A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable traffic to travel around the closed section.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Ford Civil Engineering on 01202 813816. 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

23rd July 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.

Dorset Council (Moving Traffic Regulations) (Map Based) (Amendment No.*) (Lonsdale Road, Wimborne) Order 202*

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of Dorset proposes to make the above-mentioned Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.

The effect of the Order will be to introduce a prohibition of U-Turns on Lonsdale Road, at its junction with Leigh Road, Wimborne.

Full details of the Order can be found online at https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roads_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 detailed above or in writing to Traffic Regulation Team, Dorset Council, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XJ by no later than 13th August 2026.

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

Dated: 23rd July 2026

Jan Britton, Executive Director, Economy and Environment.

Temporary Closure Of Randalls Hill, Lytchett Minster

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, pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders will be prohibited from proceeding along Randalls Hill, Lytchett Minster at such times and to such extent as indicated by signage on site between Huntick Road and Pit Bottom, a distance of approximately 880 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 17th August 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 4th September 2026. Access will be maintained.

This Order will enable Wessex Water Services to excavate and across the road and verge to install a fire hydrant.

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 Water Services on 03456 004600. 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

23rd July 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 30MPH SPEED LIMIT, B3078, WITCHAMPTON

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 5th August 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the temporary 30mph speed limit will remain in force until 30th November 2026.

This Order will enable Chevron Traffic Management to impose a temporary 30mph speed limit in conjunction with hoarding and building repair works.

The effect of the Order is as follows:

[i] To impose a temporary 30mph speed limit upon B3078, Witchampton at such times and to such extent as indicated by works.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Avco Group on 01305 818385. 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

23rd July 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.