This page details notification of Road Works & Closures as received by the YRIPC.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF BIRCH LANE, YETMINSTER

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 BIRCH LANE, YETMINSTER between its junction with Mill Lane and Stonebank Cottage, a distance
of approximately 60 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 on 15 December 2025 and
remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 17 December 2025.

This Notice will enable Wessex Water safe access to renew stop tap.

The alternative route, which will be sign posted is as follows: Melbury Road – High Street – Church Street
For further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, call Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600. To
discuss this Notice, contact Dorset Council on 01305 221020 or use our website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks/enquiries.
02 December 2025

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Place Services – 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.

 

Further Information

For further details on road closures contact the Dorset Council Traffic Team on  01305 221020 or the company undertaking the works

You can view the Dorset Council roadworks, closures and events map by clicking here

Last updated 02/12/2025 DIT