Emergency Temporary Closure of The Esplanade, West Bay
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 The Esplanade, West Bay. 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 on 2 April 2020 and can remain in force for up to 21 days. For more information, please follow the link.
Temporary Closure of Parsonage Road
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 Parsonage Road, Bridport between its junction with the B3162, for a distance of approximately 20 metres. It will come into operation on 14 April 2020 and remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 17 April 2020. For more information, please follow the link.
A35 Morcombelake Pedestrian Crossing
To increase connectivity within Morcombelake Highways England will be installing a pedestrian crossing. Enabling works have now been completed and work will shortly begin on the pedestrian crossing itself. The crossing will be located on the A35 at the western end of the village close to Ship Knapp junction (between the eastbound and westbound bus stops).
This site was chosen as the best spot for safety, visibility and connectivity. We will also install high friction surfacing, warning signs and lighting to ensure maximum visibility of the crossing.
For more information, please follow the link.
Proposed Works in Your Area – Hill View and Village Road, Bradpole
To enable them to carry out carriageway microasphalt, Dorset Council plan to close Hill View and Village Road, Bradpole between 16th April 2020 and 22nd April 2020. The road will be closed daily between the hours of 08:00 and 16:00 but it will be open overnight and at weekends. The scheme itself is carried out under a rolling road closure. Whilst each road is closed a locally diverted sign will be in operation with gatemen posted at points of closure to address any queries. For more information, please follow the link.
Proposed Works in Your Area – New Road, Uploaders
To enable them to carry out carriageway microasphalt, Dorset Council plan to close New Road, Uploaders between 16th April 2020 and 22nd April 2020. The road will be closed daily between the hours of 08:00 and 16:00 but it will be open overnight and at weekends. The scheme itself is carried out under a rolling road closure. Whilst each road is closed a locally diverted sign will be in operation with gatemen posted at points of closure to address any queries. For more information, please follow the link.
Proposed Works in Your Area – Various Roads, Bridport
Between 20 April 2020 and 5 June, the roads highlighted on the attached map are scheduled for surface dressing. These sites will form a rolling programme that is weather dependent and liable to change. For safety reasons, work will be carried out either under a road closure with local diversion in place or with temporary speed restrictions of 10mph and convoy working. Signs on site will indicate the traffic management in operation. Working times will be between the hours of 8am and 5pm, works will not take place at night or over the weekend. Where we know of school transport, we will ensure this is able to pass through the site or alter working hours accordingly.
Proposed Works in You Area – St Andrews Road Bridport
Between 22 June 2020 and 26 June 2020, the roads highlighted on the attached map are scheduled for surface dressing. These sites will form a rolling programme that is weather dependent and liable to change. For safety reasons, work will be carried out either under a road closure with local diversion in place or with temporary speed restrictions of 10mph and convoy working. Signs on site will indicate the traffic management in operation.
For more information, please click on the above link.
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