Dorset Council has issued a Notice under Section 14 [2] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 as amended. All vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders will be prohibited from proceeding along Lane From A354 To Long Crichel, Long Crichel to such extent as indicated by signage on site outside 1 Meadow View. The Notice is needed in order to comply with health and safety regulations which require the provision of safe working areas and to minimise likelihood of danger to highway users. It came in to operation with immediate effect and can remain in force for up to 21 days, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 17th July 2026.
This Notice will enable South West Water safe access to carry out emergency works to repair burst main.
A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable traffic to travel around the closed section.
For further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, call South West Water on 0344 346 2020. To discuss this Notice, contact Dorset Council on 01305 221020 or use our website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks/enquiries.
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 official notice is embedded below and available for download as a PDF here.
Public Notice - Lane From A354 To Long Crichel, Long Crichel