URGENT TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF YEOVIL ROAD, HALSTOCK

URGENT TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF YEOVIL ROAD, HALSTOCK

DORSET COUNCIL has issued a Notice under Section 14 [2] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 as amended. All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along YEOVIL ROAD, HALSTOCK between its junction with Netherstoke Lane and the entrance to Dodge City, a distance of approximately 750 metres. 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 will come into operation between 0930 and 1530 on 08 January 2024 and remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 10 January 2024.

This Notice will enable Openreach safe access to carry out urgent works in the highway to restore customer service due to damaged poles.

The alternative route, which will be sign posted is as follows: Sutton Hill – A37 – Closworth Road

For further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, call Sunbelt Rentals (Agents for Openreach) on 03700 500 792 (Option 4). To discuss this Notice, contact Dorset Council on 01305 221020 or use our website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks/enquiries. You can also find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events.

05 January 2024

JAN BRITTON, Executive Lead for Place – Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ. 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.