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Various Roads, Yetminster - Temporary Closure
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Temporary Closure of Various Roads, Yetminster
DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All vehicles, cyclists and horse riders will be prohibited from proceeding along VARIOUS ROADS, YETMINSTER; HIGH STREET, YETMINSTER between its junction with Thornford Road and its junction with Brierley Hay, a distance of approximately 660 metres. QUEEN STREET, YETMINSTER between its junction with High Street and Red House, a distance of approximately 90 metres.
MILL LANE, YETMINSTER in its entirety.
MELBURY ROAD, YETMINSTER between its junction with St Osmund Close and Downsgate, a distance of approximately 350 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 16 November 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 04 December 2026.
This Order will enable Wessex Internet, safe access to carry out fibre cable installation and splicing.
An alternative route will be signed using; Brister End - C45 - Chetnole Road - Yetminster Road
If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Wessex Internet on 0333 240 7997. 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: 12 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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