Dorset - Multiple Temporary Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

Temporary Closure of Chancery Lane, Bridport

DORSET COUNCIL has made 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 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 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: 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 B3162, North Bowood

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 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 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 06 November 2026.

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

An alternative 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: 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 Traffic Management Order of Victoria Grove, Bridport

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 23 October 2026.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out carriageway resurfacing works.

The effect of the Order is as follows:

[1] To impose a temporary road closure on VICTORIA GROVE, BRIDPORT, in its entirety.

[2] To impose a parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along VICTORIA GROVE, BRIDPORT, in its entirety.

[3] To impose a clearway as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along VICTORIA GROVE, BRIDPORT, in its entirety.

Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any restriction imposed by this Order may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986. 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 End not exceeding £1000.

Temporary Closure of George Street, West Bay

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 GEORGE STREET, WEST BAY between number 5 and number 7, a distance of approximately 30 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 02 November 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 10 November 2026.

This Order will enable SGN, safe access to carry out a disconnection.

An alternative vehicular route will be signed using; B3157

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call SGN on 0800 912 1700. 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.