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Dorset - Temporary Road Closure for Gas Main Works & Prohibition of U-Turns
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Dorset Council
Temporary Closure Of Sandy Lane, Upton
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 Sandy Lane, Upton between Lytchett Way and 131 Sandy Lane, 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 16th November 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 4th December 2026.
This Order will enable SGN, safe access to carry out gas main replacement works.
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 SGN on 03700 500792. For further information concerning this Order please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events
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.
Dorset Council (Moving Traffic Regulations) (Map Based) (Amendment No. 5) (Lonsdale Road, Wimborne) Order 2026
Dorset Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Order comes into operation on 30th October 2026 the effect of the Order will be to implement a prohibition of U-Turns on Lonsdale Road, at its junction with Leigh Road, Wimborne.
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.
If you wish to question the validity of the Order or any provisions contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act or of any Instrument made under it has not been complied with in relation to the Order you may within six weeks of the date of this Notice apply to the High Court for that purpose.
Dated: 22nd October 2026
Jan Britton – Executive Director, Economy and Environment
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