Temporary Closure of Harry Lodges Lane, Gillingham
DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along Harry Lodges Lane, Gillingham from the junction with Langham Lane to a point approximately 250 metres to the south (in both directions). The Order is needed in order to comply with health and safety regulations which require the provision of safe working areas and to minimise the likelihood of danger to highway users. It came into operation on 7th April 2021 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 21 April 2021. This Order will enable Wessex Water to to install a new water main and associated connections.
A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable traffic to travel around the closed section.
If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Wessex Water on 01202 643728. For further information concerning this Order please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events
Dated: 8 April 2021.
JOHN SELLGREN, Executive Director of Place, Dorset Council, South Walks House, Dorchester DT1 1UZ.

Temporary Closure of Public Footpath 32, Shaftesbury
DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic [Temporary Restrictions] Act 1991. All pedestrians will be prohibited from proceeding along the footpath between the A350 and Kingsettle Wood for a distance of approximately 200 metres. The order is needed to comply with Health and Safety Regulations, which require the provision of safe working areas and to minimise the likelihood of danger to Highway Users. It came into operation on 5 April 2021 and will be in place for a period of 26 weeks initially. But it can be extended, with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport, whilst the construction site is active. This closure is required to allow grounding of overhead cables in the area. If you would like further information about the works please contact Redraw Homes on 01256 307950. For Rights of Way enquiries contact the Senior Ranger on 01258 456970.
Dated: 8 April 2021.
JOHN SELLGREN, Executive Director of Place, Dorset Council, South Walks House, Dorchester DT1 1UZ.