Dorset - Temporary Road Closures and Proposed Speed Limit Changes

Dorset Council

Temporary Traffic Management Order, A351 Valley Road, Harmans Cross

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. The effect of the Order will be to impose a temporary 30 mph speed limit upon A351 Valley Road, Harmans Cross, from the 30mph / 50mph signs at the western end of Harmans Cross to the junction with B3069 (in both directions), a distance of approximately 1520 metres. The temporary speed limit has been requested due to health and safety reasons due to expected increase in pedestrian presence on the Afflington (A351) bridge between Harmans Cross and Corfe Castle, due to the Flying Scotsman visiting Swanage. The Temporary Speed limit will commence from 23rd October 2026 until 2nd November 2026. However it is anticipated that the restrictions will only be in place on the following dates, 24th, 25th, 28th, 29th October and 1st November 2026.

If you would like further information regarding the Flying Scotsman visit please call Swanage Railway on 01929 422211. 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-road-events

Dated: 15 October 2026

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Economy & Environment - Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, 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 Northbrook Road, Swanage

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All vehicles, cyclists and equestrians will be prevented from proceeding along Northbrook Road, Swanage between Gilbert Road and Court Road (in both directions), a distance of approximately 60 metres. The closure has been requested to allow Swanage Railway to close Northbrook Road Railway Bridge to allow for excessive pedestrian access due to the Flying Scotsman visit at Swanage Railway. The closure is programmed to commence between 23rd October 2026 until 2nd November 2026, however the closure will only operate on the Flying Scotsman running days (24th,25th,28th,29th October and 1st November 2026). The bridge will be open during days when the train is not running.

An alternative vehicular route will be signed using: Court Road, Kings Road West, Rempstone Road, A351.

If you would like further information about the Flying Scotsman visit, please call Swanage Railway on 01929 425800. 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-road-events

Dated: 15 October 2026

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Economy & Environment - Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, 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, Various Roads, Dorset – 20mph Speed Limits

Dorset Council proposes to make Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.

The effect of the orders will be to introduce 20mph speed limits along sections of various roads in Ashmore, Bryanston, Colehill, Hilton, Hinton St Mary, Studland and Wool.

Full details of the orders, including the plans of each location, 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 above or in writing to Traffic Regulation Team, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ by no later than 6th November 2026.

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

Dated: 15 October 2026

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director, Economy and Environment

Dorset Council (Speed Limits) (Map Based) (No.*) (Ulwell Road and Currendon Hill, Swanage) Order 202*

Dorset Council proposes to make the above-mentioned Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.

The effect of the proposal will be to extend the 40mph speed limit along part of Ulwell Road, Swanage and introduce a 40mph speed limit along part of Currendon Hill, Swanage.

Full details of this Order can be found online at 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 6th November 2026.

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

Dated: 15 October 2026

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director, Economy and Environment