Dorset - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

Dorset Council

Temporary Closure of Various Roads, Owermoigne

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 Various Roads, Owermoigne as listed:

[i] Moreton Road, Owermoigne from junction with Redbridge Lane to junction with Church Lane; An alternative vehicular route will be signed using B3390, A352, Kit Lane.

[ii] Church Lane, Owermoigne from junction with Moreton Road to junction with A352; An alternative vehicular route will be signed using A352, Kit Lane.

[iii] Gallows Hill, Owermoigne from junction with A352 to a point 1040 metres to the south. On this Used there will be no diversion route.

The closure has been requested to provide Wessex Internet with a safe working area to install ducting for fibre cabling. These works are programmed to commence from 2nd November 2026 until 1st December 2026. The roads will be closed in phases so will not be in operation at the same time.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Wessex Internet on 03332407997. 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: 15 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 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 How 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: 15 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 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 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

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 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: 15 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 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 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, and concerning this Order please call 01305 22 1020. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

Dated: 15 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 Various Roads, Minterne Magna

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 VARIOUS ROADS, THE MEMORIES MAGNA;

Phase 1 - A352, between its junction with C29 and the entrance to Manor Farm, a distance of approximately 770 metres.

Phase 2 - C29, between its junction with A352 and a point approximately 1000 metres west.

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 How into operation on 02 November 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 24 November 2026.

This Order will enable Openreach, safe access to excavate to lay ducting and build chambers.

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 Openreach on 07971 142611. 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: 15 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 End not exceeding £1000.

Temporary Closure of Wraxall Lane, Lower Wraxall

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, cyclists and horse riders will be prohibited from proceeding along WRAXALL LANE, LOWER WRAXALL between South Wraxall Farm and Grovestall Farm, a distance of approximately 1400 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 How into operation on 26 October 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months.

This Order is required for health and safety reasons due to unsafe highway.

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: 15 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 Various Roads, Cattistock

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 VARIOUS ROADS, CATTISTOCK;

ST HELENS LANE between its junction with Maiden Newton Road and the entrance to Chilfrome House, a distance of approximately 405 metres.

MAIDEN NEWTON ROAD between its junction with St Helens Lane and its junction with Duck Street, a distance of approximately 415 metres.

DUCK STREET, THE SQUARE, WEST END, KENNEL LANE, CATTISTOCK ROAD in their entireties.

C38 between its junction with Holway Lane and the entrance to Merryfields, a distance of approximately 830 metres.

HOLWAY LANE between its junction with C38 and the entrance to Metford Mill, a distance of approximately 110 metres.

MAIDEN NEWTON ROAD between its junction with St Helens Lane and the entrance to West Norden Farm, a distance of approximately 415 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 How into operation on 06 November 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 11 December 2026 and will be carried out in phases to allow for diversion routes.

This Order will enable Wessex Internet, safe access to install ducting and fibre cable.

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 03332 407997. 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: 15 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 End not exceeding £1000.