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Dorset - Proposed Zebra Crossing and Temporary Road Closure
What is happening?
Dorset Council
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – Section 23
Proposed Crossing – St Marys Road, Ferndown
Dorset Council in exercise of powers under Section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 intends to replace the existing signalled pelican crossing with a zebra crossing along St Marys Road, Ferndown, approximately 24 metres north from the boundary of Tesco car park.
If you have any technical questions please contact Highway Improvements on 01305 221000 or email - highwayimprovements@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or by post, Infrastructure and Assets Service, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ.
Details and plans showing location can be found on the Dorset Council’s website at:- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/tros.
Should you wish to make any observations or comments on this proposal you can submit these on the website or by email/letter (contact details above). Responses must be made by 27th November 2026. Any observations or comments must specify the grounds on which they are made. Responses will be made available for public inspection.
Dated: 5 November 2026
JAN BRITTON, Executive Director, Economy and Environment
Temporary Closure of Sandy Lane, Upton
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 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: https://www.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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