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Devon & Dorset - Temporary Overnight Road Closures for Camera Installation Works

DT6•Published 30/10/26
Dorset Echo • 

What is happening?

national highways

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)(a)

THE A35 TRUNK ROAD (HONITON TO CHARMOUTH) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that National Highways Limited (a) intends to make an Order on the A35 trunk road in the Counties of Devon and Dorset to allow camera installation and associated maintenance works to be carried out in safety.

The works are expected to take place commencing on or after 16 November 2026 and be completed by 3 March 2027.

The effect of the Order would be to authorise the overnight closure (20.00 to 06.00) of:

(i) the A35 eastbound and westbound between Honiton High Street and Abbey Gate Junction;

(ii) the A35 eastbound and westbound between Abbey Gate Junction and Charmouth Roundabout;

(iii) the link road from the A358 to the A35 at Abbey Gate Junction.

During the closure described above traffic would be diverted via junctions of the A35 and local roads.

The closures (which would not apply to emergency services or works vehicles), and diversion route would be clearly indicated by traffic signs throughout the works.

The Order would come into force on 14 November 2026 and have a maximum duration of 18 months.

Paul Edwards, National Highways Limited

(a) Registered in England and Wales under company no. 9346363. Registered office Three Snowhill, Snow Hill Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6GA.

General Enquiries relating to this notice may be made in writing to the Project Manager, Faouzi Saffar at National Highways Ltd, Brunel House, 930 Hempton Court, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4SR, by telephoning 075 4380 0312 or by email to faouzisaffar@nationalhighways.co.uk

How long will it take?

Planned start

16-Nov-2026

Estimated end

3-May-2028

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