Dorset - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

Dorset Council

Temporary Closure of Marsh Road, Weymouth

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 MARSH ROAD, WEYMOUTH between its junctions with Chickerell Road and Weston Road, a distance of approximately 45 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 9 October 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 16 November 2026.

This Order will enable Connect It Utility Services on behalf of Scottish & Southern Power Distribution to facilitate traffic management during reinforcement project.

An alternative route will be signed using: Chickerell Road - A354 - Newstead Road - Marsh Road.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Scottish and Southern Power Distribution on 01489 535600. For further information concerning this Order, please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020.

Find this information online: 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.

The Dorset Council (Waiting, Loading, Stopping and Parking Places) (Map Based) (Amendment No.27) (Disabled Parking Bay Revocation) 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 2 October 2026 the effect of the Order will be to revoke a number of disabled parking bays at locations in Dorchester, Ferndown, Portland, Sherborne and Weymouth.

Full details of this Order, including the exact locations, 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: 1 October 2026.

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director, Economy and Environment.

Temporary Traffic Management Order of Various Roads, Portland

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 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.

Works will be carried out between 0900 and 1600.

This Order will enable Eurovia on behalf of Dorset Council to carry out surfacing works.

The effect of this Order will be:

[1] To impose temporary road closure on Greenways for its entirety, including the garage access road

[2] To impose temporary road closure on Shortlands for its entirety.

[3] To impose temporary road closure on Hamcroft for its entirety.

[4] To impose temporary road closure on Montrose Close for its entirety.

[5] To impose temporary clearway on Greenways for its entirety, including the garage access road to prevent vehicles from stopping except those associated with the works.

[6] To impose temporary clearway on Shortlands for its entirety to prevent vehicles from stopping except those associated with the works.

[7] To impose temporary clearway on Hamcroft for its entirety to prevent vehicles from stopping except those associated with the works.

[8] To impose temporary clearway on Montrose Close for its entirety to prevent vehicles from stopping except those associated with the works.

[9] To impose temporary clearway on Weston Road for its entirety to prevent vehicles from stopping except those associated with the works.

Please note that any vehicle waiting in contravention of temporary parking restrictions may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986. If a vehicle has been removed, the owner must contact the Council’s vehicle recovery contractor: Ashleywood Recovery Ltd/Bride Valley Recovery Ltd on 01305 889421. 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: 1 October 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 Parking Suspension of Marsh Road, Weymouth

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 9 October 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 16 November 2026.

This Order will enable Connect It Utility Services to carry out electricity utility works on behalf of SSE.

[1] To impose temporary parking suspension on Marsh Road between its junctions with Newstead Road & Weston Road.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Scottish and Southern Power Distribution on 01489 535600. For further information concerning this Order, please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020.

Find this information online: 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 Traffic Management Order of Various Roads, Weymouth – Night Works

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. 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 28 October 2026.

This Order will enable Dorset Council, safe access to carry out essential highway maintenance works.

The effect of this Order will be;

[1] To impose temporary road closure on all approaches to Wessex Stadium roundabout.

[2] To impose temporary road closure on Radipole Lane between its junctions with Wessex Stadium roundabout and Cumberland Drive.

[3] To impose temporary clearway on all approaches to Wessex Stadium roundabout.

[4] To impose temporary clearway on Radipole Lane between its junctions with Wessex Stadium roundabout and Cumberland Drive.

A locally signed diversion will be in place.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Dorset Council on 01305 228100. For further information concerning this Order please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020. Find this information online: 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 Closures of Dorchester Road, Weymouth

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. 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 19 March 2027.

This Order will enable Scotia Gas Networks, safe access to carry out gas mains replacement.

The works will be carried out in two phases:

Phase 1 - Full road closure between its junctions with Milton Terrace and Monmouth Avenue - 19 October – Christmas.

Phase 2 - One way road closure (northbound) between its junctions with Monmouth Avenue and Icen Road - 4 January - 19 March 2027.

An alternative vehicular route will be signed using; B3155 - A353 - A354 - B3159.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Scotia Gas Networks on 07970021454. For further information concerning this Order please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020. Find this information online: 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 School Lane, Bradford Peverell

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 SCHOOL LANE, BRADFORD PEVERELL, between its junction with the A37 and the railway bridge, a distance of approximately 145 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 27 November 2026.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out highway improvement works to the footway and carriageway, surfacing and re-lining.

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. For further information concerning this Order, please call the Traffic Team on 01305 221020.

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.