Temporary road closures set to affect various Dorset roads

The planned works, as announced by Dorset Council, are set to impact Swyre Road, Fairfield Road, and B3157, with each closure aiming to enhance safety and improve infrastructure.

The full public notice is available to view at publicnoticeportal.uk/notice/traffic-and-roads/6aa4218600d98dedf9843215?

The planned works, as announced by Dorset Council, are set to impact Swyre Road, Fairfield Road, and B3157, with each closure aiming to enhance safety and improve infrastructure. (Image: Getty Images)

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Swyre Road in West Bexington will be closed starting on Wednesday, September 30, for carriageway maintenance works.

This will affect the entire road, with a locally signed diversion route for drivers.

The work is expected to be finished by Tuesday, October 6.

Fairfield Road in Dorchester will also be temporarily closed for drainage and 'place-making' works.

This closure will begin on Monday, September 28, between its junctions with the car park access and Weymouth Avenue, covering approximately 45 metres.

The closure is anticipated to last until Friday, November 27, with a diversion route for pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders.

In Abbotsbury, the B3157 will be closed between its junction with Back Street and Glebe Close, a stretch of about 430 metres.

This closure is to allow Wessex Internet to safely install fibre cables.

The work will start on Monday, September 28, and is expected to be completed by Friday, October 9.

An alternative route for vehicles will be signposted via A35, B3159, and A354.

Each closure has been put in place to comply with health and safety regulations, providing safe working areas while minimising potential dangers to road users.

The orders for these closures will be in force for 18 months, but the actual works are anticipated to be completed much sooner.

For more information on the Swyre Road closure, residents can contact Dorset Highways on 01305 228100.

For details on the Fairfield Road closure, the same number can be used.

For information on the B3157 closure, Wessex Internet can be reached on 0333 240 7997.

All inquiries about the orders can be directed to the Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020.

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.

The council has apologised for any inconvenience caused by these essential works and thanked residents for their patience.

The road closures are part of a wider effort to improve the county's infrastructure and ensure the safety of all road users.

The council is urging residents to plan their journeys accordingly and to follow the diversion routes for the duration of the works.