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Dorset - Multiple Road Closure Notices
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Temporary Traffic Management Order of Unnamed Road, Parish of Beer Hackett
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 15 September 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 20 October 2026.
This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out carriageway resurfacing works.
The effect of the Order is as follows:
[1] To impose a temporary road closure on UNNAMED ROAD, BEER HACKETT, between its junction with C11 and a point approximately 3660 metres east.
[2] To impose a parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along UNNAMED ROAD, BEER HACKETT, between its junction with
C11 and a point approximately 3660 metres east.
[3] To impose a clearway as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along UNNAMED ROAD, BEER HACKETT, between its junction with C11 and a point approximately 3660 metres east.
Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any restriction imposed by this Order may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986. 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: 10 September 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.
Dorset Council (Speed Limits) (Map Based) (No. *)
(Crown Road and Salisbury Street, Marnhull) Order 202*
Dorset Council proposes to make the above-mentioned Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
The effect of the proposal will be to extend the 30mph speed limit along parts of Crown Road and Salisbury Street, Marnhull.
Full details of this Order can be found online at 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 detailed above or in writing to the Traffic Regulation Team, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ by no later than 2nd October 2026.
All written representations received concerning Traffic Regulation Orders are public documents that may be inspected by any person on demand.
Dated: 10 September 2026
JAN BRITTON, Executive Director, Economy and Environment
Temporary Closure of Sandford Orcas Road, Sandford Orcas
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 30th September 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 27th October 2026.
This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out carriageway maintenance and resurfacing works.
The effect of the order is as follows:
[1] To impose temporary road closure on Sandford Orcas Road, Sandford Orcas from junction with Moorway Lane to junction with Clatcombe Lane (in both directions), a distance of approximately 940 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. A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable traffic to travel around the closed sections.
[2] To impose clearway and parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent waiting or parking on the highway along Sandford Orcas Road, Sandford Orcas from junction with Moorway Lane to junction with Clatcombe Lane (in both directions), a distance of approximately 940 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, and concerning this Order please call 01305 22 1020. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events
Dated: 10 September 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 A3030, Bishops Caundle
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 A3030, Bishops Caundle at Woodbridge Higher (in both directions), a distance of approximately 100 metres either side of the bridge. 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 October 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 16th October 2026.
This Order will enable Dorset Council to undertake essential investigative and structural survey works on the bridge.
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: 10 September 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 Tut Hill, Alweston
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 28th September 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 23rd October 2026.
This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out carriageway maintenance and resurfacing works.
The effect of the order is as follows:
[1] To impose temporary road closure on Tut Hill, Alweston from junction with Holt Hill to outside Yew Tree Farm (in both directions), a distance of approximately 1310 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 Tut Hill, Alweston from junction with Holt Hill to outside Yew Tree Farm (in both directions), a distance of approximately 1310 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, and concerning this Order please call 01305 22 1020. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events
Dated: 10 September 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.
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