DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All pedestrians, horse riders and cyclists will be prohibited from proceeding along Bridleway E54/41, Verwood from grid reference SU 10108 07605 to grid reference SU 10138 07513, a distance of approximately 110 metres.
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 1st July 2026 for a period of 26 weeks, however it is anticipated the works will be complete by 15th November 2026.
This Order is required to allow National Grid to carry out essential works to their power lines.
The route that will be closed is marked on the map below between points A and B. The alternative route is marked on the map between points C and D.
If you would like further information about the works please contact National Grid on 0800 099 6087. For further information about Rights of Way matters, please call Dorset Countryside on 01305 224630.
18th June 2026
JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Place Services, Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ. Any person who uses or permits the use of the route in contravention of the Notice will be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1000.
