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Various Roads Sandford Orcas - Temporary Closure For Install Ducting For Fibre Cabling
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Temporary Closure of Various Roads Sandford Orcas
DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All vehicles, cyclists and equestrian will be prohibited from proceeding along Various Roads, Sandford Orcas as listed: Dark Lane Sandford Orcas from junction with Penmore Road to junction with C144, Shiller’s Lane Sandford Orcas from junction with Sandford Orcas Road to Junction with Winter Lane, C144 Sandford Orcas from junction with Dark Lane to outside The Manor House Sandford Orcas and Sandford Orcas Road Sandford Orcas from outside the Mitre Inn to One Farm Orchard Sandford Orcas Road.
These works are programmed to commence from 11th November 2026 until 1st December 2026. The roads will be closed in phases, so will not be in operation at the same time. A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable traffic to travel around the closed sections.
This Order will enable Wessex Internet, safe access to install ducting for fibre cabling
If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Wessex Internet on 0333 2407997. 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: 5 November 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.
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