Proposed temporary closure of Unnamed Lane, Long Crichel (Aug26)

Dorset Council have received an application from Openreach to close Unnamed Lane, Long Crichel between Manswood and Cock Road, a distance of approximately 1270 metres. The closure has been requested to allow Openreach to carry out pole renewal works. These works are programmed to commence from 09:30, 4th August 2026 until 15:00, 4th August

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
• They will sign a vehicular diversion route using the local road network.

The map in the official notice (see below as an embedded PDF, or click here to download the PDF) shows the extent of the closure and the diversion route.

This is for information only, however if you have any concerns about this proposal, please contact Jamie Igoe, (trafficteam@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk) by 20th July 2026.