Dorset - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Closures and Parking Restrictions due to Works

Dorset Council

Temporary Closure of Elizabeth Road, Blandford Forum

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, cyclists and horse riders will be prohibited from proceeding along Elizabeth Road, Blandford Forum at its junction with Barnes Close for a distance of approximately 20 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 14 September 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 25 September 2026.

This Order will enable Scottish and Southern Power Distribution, safe access to replace faulty linkboxes.

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 Aureos (Agents for Scottish and Southern Power Distribution) on 03300 880994. 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: 20 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 Hunt Road, Blandford Forum

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 Hunt Road, Blandford Forum between Carter Close and Elizabeth Road, a distance of approximately 60 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 1 September 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 11 September 2026.

This Order will enable Scottish and Southern Power Distribution, safe access to replace equipment.

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 Aureos (Agents for Scottish and Southern Power Distribution) on 03300 880994. 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: 20 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 Chickerell Road, Weymouth - Night Works

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 CHICKERELL ROAD, WEYMOUTH between its junctions with the entrance to Budmouth Academy and Chelwood Gate, a distance of approximately 95 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 23 August 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 29 August 2026. Works will take place between 2000hrs and 0600hrs.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out carriageway surfacing and lining 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 221020. Find this information online: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

Dated: 20 August 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.

Temporary Closure of Various Roads, Buckland Newton

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, Buckland Newton as listed: [i] B3143, Buckland Newton from junction with Stevens Walk to junction with Lydden Meadow; [ii] Unnamed Road, Buckland Newton from junction with B3143 to outside Church of the Holy Rood; [iii] Unnamed Road, Buckland Newton from outside Stickywicket to outside Fir Trees; [iv] Cranes Meadow, Buckland Newton in its entirety; [vi] The Cross, Buckland Newton from junction with B3143 to a point 100 metres to the east. 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 28 August 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 4 September 2026.

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

Locally signed diversion routes 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: 20 August 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 Dorset Council (Waiting, Loading, Stopping and Parking Places) (Map Based) (Amendment No. 24) (Chickerell Road, Chickerell) Order 2026

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

When the Order comes into operation on 28 August 2026 the effect of the Order will be to:

• Introduce no waiting at any time and no loading at any time restrictions along parts of Chickerell Road, Chickerell

• Formalise the school keep clear markings along part of Chickerell Road, Chickerell (outside of the entrance to Budmouth Academy).

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: 20 August 2026.

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director, Economy and Environment.

Temporary Closure of Public Footpath 22/1, Studland

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 SE22/1, Studland from grid reference SZ036 828 to grid reference SZ 036 830 a distance of approximately 160 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 6 March 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 6 March 2028.

The order is needed to due to safety concerns as erosion is causing the cliff edge to collapse.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Diversion route will be provided across the car park and down the path at the northern end of the car park on the beach.

If you would like further information about the works please contact National Trust on 01929 452317. For further information about Rights of Way matters, please call Environment and Greenspace Ranger Service on 01305 221000.

Dated: 20 August 2026.

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Economy & Environment - Dorset Council, Dorchester DT1 1XJ.