TEMPORARY TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ORDER NEWMANS DROVE, SHILLINGSTONE
DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as
amended. 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 will come
into operation on 8th October 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated
that the works will be completed by 4th November 2026.
This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out carriageway maintenance and resurfacing
works.
The effect of the order is as follows:
[1] To impose temporary road closure on Newmans Drove, Shillingstone, between junction with Bere
Marsh to a point approximately 825 metres to the North (in both directions). Please note the closures
will be in operation, as and when indicated by signs on site. Advanced warning signs will be placed on
the road two weeks advance of the closure to indicate the exact dates the closure will affect the roads.
[2] To impose clearway and parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent waiting or
parking on the highway along Newmans Drove, Shillingstone, between junction with Bere Marsh to a
point approximately 825 metres to the North (in both directions). Any vehicle waiting in contravention
of any restriction imposed by this Notice may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and
Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986.
For further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, call Dorset
Highways Operations on 01305 228100. To discuss this Order, contact Dorset Council on
01305 221020 or use our website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks/enquiries.
24th September 2026
JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Economy & Environment - Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ. Any
person who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the Order will be liable on summary conviction to
a fine not exceeding £1000.
File ref. TJF.541.26| Application ref. 1318430

TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT CLOSURE OF A357, SHILLINGSTONE
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 A357, Shillingstone from junction with
Bere Marsh to junction with Poplar Hill (in both directions), a distance of approximately 555 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
at 20:00 on 30th September 2026 and remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the
works will be completed by 23:30 on 30th September 2026.
This Notice will provide Wessex Water Services with safe access to undertake a
carriageway reinstatement.
The alternative route, which will be sign posted is as follows: A357, A350, A30 and vice versa.
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.
16th September 2026
JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Economy & Environment - 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.
File ref.TJF.249.26, Application ref. 1328408