Dorset - Multiple Temporary Closures & Restrictions for Various Works

DORSET COUNCIL

Temporary Closure of Various Roads, Weymouth - Night Works

DORSET COUNCIL has made 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, and concerning this Order please call 01305 221020. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events

Dated: 5 November 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 of Various Roads, Portland

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 on 30 November 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 4 December 2026. The roads will be closed daily, between the hours of 09:00 and 16:00, and will be re-opened to traffic overnight and at weekends.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out carriageway repair works.

The effect of the Order will be:

[1] To impose temporary road closure on Wide Street between its junctions with Tradecroft and Weston Road.

[2] To impose temporary road closure on Weston Road from its junction with Wide Street to its junction with Weston Road to nos. 35-65.

[3] To impose temporary clearway on Wide Street between its junctions with Tradecroft and Weston Road, to prevent vehicles from stopping.

[4] To impose temporary clearway on Weston Road from its junction with Wide Street to its junction with Weston Road to nos. 35-65, to prevent vehicles from stopping.

Please note that any vehicle waiting in contravention of temporary parking restrictions may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986. If a vehicle has been removed, the owner must contact the Council’s vehicle recovery contractor: Ashleywood Recovery Ltd/Bridle Valley Recovery Ltd on 01305 889421.

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: 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.

Temporary Traffic Management Order Blandford Road, Milton Abbas

DORSET COUNCIL has made 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 roads. 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.

The above restrictions apply to vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and equestrian.

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: 5 November 2026

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Economy and 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 Winterborne Whitechurch

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 on 30th November 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 20th December 2026.

The closure has been requested to provide Wessex Internet with a safe working area to install ducting for fibre cabling.

The effect of this order will be:

[i] To impose a road closure on Fields Close between junction with Whatcombe Lane and The Willows. On this occasion there will be no diversion route.

[ii] To impose a road closure on Whatcombe Lane between Fields Close and Dorchester Hill. An alternative vehicular route will be signed using, C32, C31, Dorchester Hill Blandford St Mary, West Street Blandford Forum, Bournemouth Road Blandford St Mary, A354.

[iii] To impose a road closure on Rook Lane between Lower Street and Dorchester Hill, and on Lower Street between Rook Lane and track to Dairy House. An alternative vehicular route will be signed using, West Street Winterborne Kingston, C6, A354.

The closure has been requested to provide Wessex Internet with a safe working area 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 03332407997. 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.