Proposed works in Gussage St Michael (May26)

We have received the following letter (see below as an embedded PDF, or download the PDF here)  from Dorset Council about some proposed road surfacing work in May:

“Dear Sir/Madam,

Between 15th and 29th May 2026, the roads highlighted on the attached map are scheduled for surface dressing. These sites will form a rolling programme that is weather dependent and liable to change.

For safety reasons, work will be carried out under a road closure with local diversion. Signs on site will indicate the traffic management in operation. During the closure periods there will be no on street parking available. Parking restrictions will be imposed to prevent waiting or parking on the roads stated above. Any vehicle in contravention of any restriction imposed by this Notice may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986. If a vehicle has been towed the owner will need to contact our towing contractors Ashleywood Recovery Ltd/Bride Valley Recovery Ltd on 01305 889421.

Working times will be between the hours of 5am and 5pm, works will not take place at night, over the weekend or on Bank Holidays.

Yellow advance notice boards will be placed on site two days prior to works. Businesses and local farms affected by the works will also be notified three weeks before work starts. Access for residents will be maintained where possible, however they may be asked to wait while the site is made safe before being given access.

Where we know of school transport, we will ensure this is able to pass through the site or alter working hours accordingly.

A small surplus of loose chippings will remain on the road with a temporary speed restriction, until removed by a suction sweeper around two days after the work. Some sites will need Surface Sealing, the road will be closed a second time with no parking enforced to enable application before the line marking can be replaced. Additional signage will be erected on site advising the date of this application where needed.

For additional information on Surface Dressing please follow link https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/surface-dressing?p_l_back_url=%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dsurface%2Bdressing

If you wish to discuss any issues regarding this work, please contact us.

Yours faithfully

Stephen Higgs

Construction Delivery Manager

Dorset Highways

01305 228100″