Dorset - Traffic Restrictions and Temporary Road Closure

Dorset Council

The Dorset Council (Waiting, Loading, Stopping and Parking Places) (Map Based) (Amendment No.*) (East Street and West Street, Corfe Castle) 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 general effect of the Order will be to introduce a number of alterations to the existing traffic restrictions along parts of East Street and West Street, Corfe Castle.

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.

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: 10th September 2026.

Jan Britton - Executive Director, Economy and Environment.

Temporary Closure of C27, Church Knowle

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 C27, Church Knowle from Access to Bucknowle Farm to a point approximately 310 metres to the east (in both directions). 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 provide Wessex Water with safe access to install a flow meter in the Sewage Pumping Station.

An alternative vehicular route will be signed using A351, C27 and vice versa.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600. 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: 10th September 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.