Dorset - Temporary Road Closures and Proposed Waiting Restrictions

DORSET COUNCIL

Temporary Closure of Access Road to Harveys Farm, Plush

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 Access Road to Harveys Farm Plush, between Fox Ways and Harveys Farm (in both directions), a distance of approximately 80 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 12th October 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 culvert works.

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. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

Dated: 8 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 Closure of Gatemore Road, Winfrith Newburgh

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 Gatemore Road, Winfrith Newburgh from junction with A352 to a point approximately 40 metres to the north (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 12th October 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 30th October 2026.

This Order will enable Wessex Water Services, safe access for the installation of new 125mm water main and new connections.

An alternative route will be signed using: Church Road, C33, Old Weymouth Road, Redbridge Road, Moreton Road, Kit Lane, A352.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Wessex Water Services on 0345 600 4600. 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: 8 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 Church Lane, Buckland Ripers

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 CHURCH LANE, BUCKLAND RIPERS for its entirety. 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 12 October 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 23 October 2026.

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

On this occasion there will be no alternative route.

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: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

Dated: 8 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.

Dorset Council (Waiting, Loading, Stopping and Parking Places) (Map Based) (Amendment No. ) (Various Roads, Dorchester) Order 202

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of Dorset proposes to make an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.

The effect of the proposed order is to;

• Introduce a new length of no waiting at any time restriction along a section of Fourgates Road, Dorchester.

• Formalise existing lengths of no waiting at any time along lengths of Colliton Park, Glyde Path Road and Caters Place, Dorchester.

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 30th October 2026.

All written representations received concerning Traffic Regulation Orders are public documents that may be inspected by any person on demand.

Date: 8 October 2026

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director, Economy and Environment