Dorset - Multiple Traffic Notices, Parking Restrictions, Temporary Speed Limits & Road Closure

Dorset Council

Dorset Council (Waiting, Loading, Stopping and Parking Places)

(Map Based) (Amendment No. 26) (Dorchester Road, Lytchett Minster)

Order 2026

Dorset Council has made the above-mentioned Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.

When the Order comes into operation on 14th August 2026 the effect of the Order will be to extend and introduce no waiting at any time and no loading at any time restrictions along sections of Dorchester Road, Lytchett Minster.

Full details of this Order 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.

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 Traffic 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: 06 August 2026.

Jan Britton - Executive Director Economy & Environment.

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

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 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: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

Dated: 06 August 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 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 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 the traffic signs.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Avoca Group on 01305 818385. 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: 06 August 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 Randalls Hill, Lytchett Minster

DORSET COUNCIL has made 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.

This Order will enable Wessex Water Services to excavate in 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: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

Dated: 06 August 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.