Proposed temporary closure of Unnamed Lane, Witchampton

Dorset Counciul have received an application from Openreach to close Unnamed Lane, Witchampton between Winburn House and a point approximately 100 metres west. The closure has been requested to allow Openreach to carry out pole renewal works. These works are programmed to commence from 09:30, 16th September 2026 until 15:00, 16th September 2026.

Openreach will publicise the road closure in a number of ways:

• they will place information boards on the road in this area to inform the travelling public of the works;
• they will carry out a letter drop to local residents directly affected by the works; and
• they will sign a vehicular diversion route using the local road network.

The map in the official notice (PDF embedded below or downloadable here) shows the extent of the closure and the diversion route.

This document is for information only, however if you have any concerns about this proposal, please contact Jamie Igoe, (trafficteam@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk) by 1st September 2026.