Dorset residents to be affected by series of road closures

Dorset Council announced the new restrictions, set to make changes across parts of Dorchester, Winfrith Newburgh, Weymouth, and Waddon, citing health and safety regulations.

The full public notice is available to view at publicnoticeportal.uk/notice/traffic-and-roads/6a902560e186482aa114bb65?

Dorset Council announced the new restrictions, set to make changes across parts of Dorchester, Winfrith Newburgh, Weymouth, and Waddon, citing health and safety regulations. (Image: NQ)

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September 2 will see parts of Dorchester’s Clarence Road and Queens Avenue adopting new restrictions.

There will be no waiting at any time and no loading at any time along parts of Clarence Road and Queens Avenue, though some sections will see former no-waiting rules lifted.

This adjustment is a result of The Dorset Council (Waiting, Loading, Stopping and Parking Places) (Map Based) (Amendment No. 28) (Clarence Road and Queens Avenue, Dorchester) Order 2026.

In Winfrith Newburgh, all pedestrians will be prohibited from proceeding along Public Footpath SE27/3 from September 1 for a period of 26 weeks to facilitate Wessex Water to replace a water main.

Spanning a distance of approximately 780 metres, the closure is needed in order to comply with health and safety regulations.

Granville Road in Weymouth will also undergo transformation.

Starting September 7, the road will become a clearway, with vehicles being prohibited from stopping along the entirety of the street unless they are associated with the works.

It is anticipated that the works will be completed by October 10, and the Order will enable Scottish and Southern Power Distribution safe access to facilitate electricity works.

Meanwhile, Fairfield Road in Dorchester will be closed to all vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and equine between its junctions with the car park access and Weymouth Avenue.

The 45-metre stretch will be closed from September 28 until November 27, to enable Dorset Council to carry out drainage and place-making works.

A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable pedestrian, cyclist and equine traffic to travel around the closed sections.

In Waddon, residents will face a 965-metre closure of Winters Lane from Cheese Lane to Waddon House.

Coming into effect from September 1, the changes are anticipated to last until September 11, facilitating Wessex Internet’s fibre cable installation and splicing activities.

An alternative route is laid out, passing through Friar Waddon Lane, B3159, Nottington Lane, and B3157.

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 £1,000.

Information about these projects can also be accessed online through the Dorset Council website.