Dorset Council has confirmed a series of Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders that will affect four villages in Dorset this autumn. The planned measures include phased road closures, clearway restrictions, and signed diversion routes to support resurfacing efforts and essential utility work.
The public notice was published on 17 September 2026 and is available on the Public Notice Portal. These restrictions are designed to ensure safe working conditions and reduce risks to road users during the duration of the works.
Road closures will only be active when indicated by on-site signage. Clearway restrictions will prohibit waiting or parking on affected sections to maintain clear access around worksites and along diversion routes. Vehicles parked in violation may be removed under the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986.
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Residents and road users concerned about the impact of these closures are advised to review the official order details, observe signage on location, and contact Dorset Highways for further information.
Penalties for breaching these notices include the possibility of a summary conviction and a fine of up to £1,000.
Work schedule and locations:
- Holway, Ridgeway Lane, and Newmans Drove: carriageway maintenance and resurfacing to enhance road safety and condition.
- The Street, Motcombe: sewer connection works managed by R. Moore Contractors.
Timing of closures:
- Holway: from 2 October 2026.
- Ridgeway Lane and Newmans Drove: from 8 October 2026.
- The Street, Motcombe: starting 27 October 2026.
Each scheme is expected to conclude in early November 2026, subject to on-site progress and signage.
Access arrangements: Access to properties during works will vary by location and phase. Dorset Council recommends that residents and businesses follow advance warning signs and consult traffic marshals present on site for safe access information. Queries about direct access can be directed to Dorset Highways on 01305 228100.
Bus services and deliveries: Operators may adjust routes or temporarily suspend stops during active closures. Passengers should confirm details with their service providers and monitor notices at bus stops. Delivery drivers should adhere to clearly marked diversion routes.
Further information: Diversion routes will be signposted, and precise schedules will be communicated via advance warning signs posted at least two weeks before works commence.
Dorset Council is overseeing the traffic orders and the resurfacing projects, while R. Moore Contractors is responsible for the sewer connection works. The Executive Director for Economy and Environment is the official signatory of the notices.
For full details of these Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders, residents can consult Dorset Council’s roadworks information and the Public Notice Portal.
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