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Lyme Regis - Temporary Road Closure for Surface Water Drainage Works
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Temporary Closure of Colway Lane, Lyme Regis
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, cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians will be prohibited from proceeding along COLWAY LANE, LYME REGIS between its junction with Windsor Terrace and the entrance to Camellia House, a distance of approximately 260 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 November 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 15 January 2027. This will be a rolling closure and road will be reopen between 23 December 2026 and 03 January 2027.
This Order will enable South West Water, safe access to carry out work to 290m surface water separation pipe gullies and 6 manholes.
An alternative vehicular route will be signed using; A3052 - B3165
If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call South West Water on 0344 346 2020. 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: 05 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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