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 Batterley Drove, Cranborne to such extent as indicated by the traffic signs. The Notice 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 5th October 2026 and remain in force for five days, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 9th October 2026. The closure will be in place 24/7.
This Notice will enable Dorset Council to carry out drainage, ditches and pipework repair works.
A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable traffic to travel around the closed section.
For further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, call Dorset Highways Operations on 01305 228100. To discuss this Notice, contact Dorset Council on 01305 221020 or use our website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks/enquiries.
11th 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.
