Multiple temporary road closures set to affect Dorset

Dorset Council has announced the temporary suspension of several roads in Dorchester beginning June 15, expected to last until June 23, and in West Compton beginning June 12, expected to be completed by June 26.

The routes under closure will include Weymouth Avenue and South Walks Road.

The full public notice is available to view at publicnoticeportal.uk/notice/traffic-and-roads/6a1845780331ba36baf53e2a?.

Dorset Council has announced the temporary suspension of several roads in Dorchester beginning June 15, expected to last until June 23, and in West Compton beginning June 12, expected to be completed by June 26. (Image: Newsquest)

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These Dorchester disruptions will occur overnight—specifically, between 8pm and 6am.

The council has stressed that these measures are necessary to ensure the safety of those who will be using the roads.

While the order allows for the roads to remain closed for a period of up to 18 months if need be, Dorset Council anticipates finishing the work by June 23.

Motorists have been advised to follow local diversion routes that will be clearly marked.

Any vehicle breaching these temporary parking restrictions might face removal as per the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986.

The council's vehicle recovery contractor, Ashleywood Recovery Ltd/Bride Valley Recovery Ltd, will handle any incidents of removal.

West Compton's Roman Road will also undergo surface treatment.

The road will be closed from its junction with Spyway Road to a point approximately 2,390 metres west starting June 12.

This work is again anticipated to be completed by June 26, though the order allows for an 18-month closure if required.

Parking suspensions and clearways will be enforced along Roman Road during this time—any vehicle found in violation of these restrictions is subject to removal under the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986.

Similar measures have been taken to ensure safe working conditions on Park's Lane and Looke Lane.

A temporary road closure has been imposed on all of Park's Lane along with enforcement of parking suspensions and clearway.

Looke Lane will see temporary closure between its junction with Cox's Lane and Looke Farm—a stretch of approximately 1,270 metres.

Dorset Council has taken these actions in compliance with health and safety regulations that mandate the provision of safe working areas and to minimise danger to highway users.

This announcement was made by Jan Britton, executive director for regeneration, infrastructure, and growth at Dorset Council and any person using or permitting the use of a vehicle in violation of this notice may be subject to fines not exceeding £1,000.

For updates on the works and access arrangements, residents and motorists are advised to contact the Traffic Team at 01305 221020 or Dorset Highways at 01305 228100.

Ashleywood Recovery Ltd/Bride Valley Recovery Ltd, the council's vehicle recovery contractor, can be contacted for any issues regarding vehicle removal at 01305 889421.