Dorset - Multiple Temporary Road Closures due to Utility Works

Dorset Council – Temporary Road Closures

Temporary Closure of Various Roads, West Milton

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, WEST MILTON; C44, between its junction with Ridgeback Lane and a point approximately 415 metres east. RIDGEBACK LANE, between the entrance to Marlpitts Farm and Lancombes Cross, a distance of approximately 65 metres. RUSCOMBE LANE, between its junction with C44 and a point approximately 470 metres north 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 6 October 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 30 October 2026.

This Order will enable Wessex Internet to carry out fibre cable installation and splicing.

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 Internet on 0333 240 7997. 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: 1 October 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 Colway Lane, Lyme Regis

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 COLWAY LANE, LYME REGIS between its junction with Windsor Terrace and the entrance to Camellia House, a distance of approximately 260 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 5 October 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 16 October 2026.

This Order will enable South West Water, safe access to carry out trial holes to locate existing service depths.

An alternative route will be signed using; B3165 - A3052.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call South West Water on 03443 462020. 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: 1 October 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 Chancery Lane, Bridport

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 pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders will be prohibited from proceeding along CHANCERY LANE, BRIDPORT between the entrance to Kitson & Trotman and Chancery House, a distance of approximately 35 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 19 October 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 30 October 2026.

This Order will enable DK Eastment, safe access to carry out a water mains connection.

There will be a signed diversion in place.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call DK Eastment on 01258 880386. 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: 1 October 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 B3162, North Bowood

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 will be prohibited from proceeding along B3162, NORTH BOWOOD between its junction with Stoke Road and The Lodge, a distance of approximately 1320 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 19 October 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 06 November 2026.

This Order will enable Wessex Water, safe access to carry out a water main replacement.

An alternative vehicular route will be signed using; B3163 - A3066.

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: 1 October 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.