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

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CHETNOLE ROAD, YETMINSTER 7th February 2024

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 CHETNOLE ROAD, YETMINSTER between the entrance to Horse Hill Farm and a point
approximately 200 metres south. 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 07 February 2024 and remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed
on 07 February 2024.
This Notice will enable Scottish and Southern Power Distribution safe access to carry out tree pruning around
powerlines.
The alternative route, which will be sign posted is as follows: Melbury Road – Brister End – C45 – C93 – Yetminster Road
For further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, call Scottish and Southern Power Distribution on
079300 18487. 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.
24 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.

 

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 25/01/2024 DIT