Dorset - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

Dorset Council

Temporary Closure of Various Roads, Rodden

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, RODDEN; RODDEN LANE, RODDEN between a point approximately 20 metres north of the entrance to Higher Farm and a point approximately 30 metres south of Little Orchard, a distance of approximately 425 metres.

These works are programmed to commence from 02 November 2026 until 22 December 2026.

NEW BARN ROAD, RODDEN between its junction with Rodden Lane and a point approximately 240 metres south west.

These works are programmed to commence from 04 January 2027 until 22 January 2027.

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 02 November 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 22 January 2027.

This Order will enable Wessex Water to slipline existing watermain with new PE pipe.

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 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: 22 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 Wraxall Lane, Lower Wraxall

DORSET COUNCIL has made 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 come 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, and concerning this Order please call 01305 22 1020. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

Dated: 22 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 Traffic Management Order Blandford Road, Milton Abbas.

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 between 09:00 - 16:00 on 9th November 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 12th November 2026.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out carriageway maintenance and resurfacing works. The effect of the order is as follows:

[1] To impose a temporary road closure on Blandford Road, Milton Abbas between High Lodge and Cathrines Well. Please note the closure will be in operation, as and when indicated by signs on site. Advanced warning signs will be placed on the road two weeks advance of the closure to indicate the exact dates the closure will affect the road. A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable traffic to travel around the closed sections.

[2] To impose clearway and parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent waiting or parking on the highway along Blandford Road, Milton Abbas between High Lodge and Cathrines Well.

Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any restriction imposed by this Notice may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986.

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: 22nd 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, 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. All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along VARIOUS ROADS, WEYMOUTH, as listed below. 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 23 November 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 27 November 2026. Works will take place between 2000hrs and 0600hrs.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out carriageway surfacing and lining works on; Chickerell Road between its junction with Roundhayes Close and no. 246 Abbotsbury Road from its junction with Dennis Road to its junction with Chickerell Road. 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: 22 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.