Temporary Closure of Footpaths 97 and 98, Swanage
DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended. All pedestrians will be prohibited from proceeding along Footpaths Nos 97 and 98, Swanage, which run from Durlston Road, Swanage south then east to Tilly Whim, for a distance of approximately 1,500 metres. The Order is needed to comply with Health and Safety Regulations, which require the provision of safe working areas and to minimisethe likelihood of dangerto Highway Users. It will come into operation on Monday 07 October 2019 for a period of 26 weeks. But may be extended by the Secretary of State if required.
The Notice is required to allow Durlston Country Park (Dorset Council) to make significant improvements to the accessibility, surfacing and infrastructure along the paths.
Works will be carried out in stages, and alternative routes will be signposted around the areas of the closures.
For further information about the works and Rights of Way matters in the Purbeck area, please call the Ranger team on 01929 424443. Dated: 4 October 2019.
JOHN SELLGREN, Executive Director of Place, Dorset Council, South Walks House, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UZ.