Dorset - Temporary Road Closures and Restrictions due to Highway and Utility Works

Dorset Council

Temporary Traffic Management Order, Various Roads, Wimborne Minster

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 7th September 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 16th September 2026.

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

The effect of this Order is as follows:

[i] To impose a temporary road closure on Barnes Crescent, Wimborne Minster; Churchill Road, Wimborne Minster; Gordon Road, Wimborne Minster; Hardy Crescent, Wimborne Minster and Livingstone Road, Wimborne Minster as indicated by signs on site.

[ii] To impose a clearway (no parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent waiting or parking on the highway along Barnes Crescent, Wimborne Minster; Churchill Road, Wimborne Minster; Gordon Road, Wimborne Minster; Hardy Crescent, Wimborne Minster and Livingstone Road, Wimborne Minster.

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: 27 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 Back Lane, Sturminster Marshall

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 Back Lane, Sturminster Marshall at its northernmost junction with Church 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 7th September 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 18th September 2026.

This Order will enable Scottish and Southern Power Distribution to carry out trenching works to provide a new supply.

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 Core Highways (Agents for Scottish and Southern Power Distribution) on 03300 433030. For further information concerning this Order please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020. Find this information online: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/travel/roadworks-events

Dated: 27 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.