VILLAGE INFORMATION
VILLAGE INFORMATION
NEWS
Road Closure 11
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& 12
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June - Miles Cross
We are writing to provide an update on the next phase of roadworks at Miles Cross, which are being carried out to enable
construction of the new roundabout serving the Foundry Lea development.
Phase 3 works will begin overnight on Thursday 11 June and Friday 12 June 2026. These works require short overnight
total carriageway closures of the A35 so that traffic management equipment can be safely changed and the next stage of works
can begin.
On Thursday 11 June, the A35 will be fully closed overnight (from 8pm Thursday to 6am Friday) to allow the existing temporary
vehicle restraint system to be removed.
On Friday 12 June, a further overnight closure (from 8pm Friday to 6am Saturday) will be required so that narrow lanes and a
new temporary vehicle restraint systeím can be installed. This will allow the works area to be safely maintained while traffic
continues to use the A35 during the next stage of construction.
During these overnight closures, the A35 will be closed in both directions in the Miles Cross area. The B3162 West Road junction
will also be closed at its junction with the A35 to prevent traffic joining the A35 while the closure is in place.
A signed diversion route will be in operation for A35 traffic. Eastbound traffic will be diverted from the A35 at Axminster junction,
using the A358, A303, A3088 and A37, before rejoining the A35 at Monkey Jump roundabout. Westbound traffic will follow the
same diversion in reverse, leaving the A35 at Monkey Jump roundabout and rejoining at Axminster.
Access will be maintained for residents living between the Axminster junction and Eype Down Road. For westbound traffic, access
will also be maintained for residents living between Monkey Jump roundabout and the New Slip Lane junction with the A35.
For local Bridport traffic needing to use the A35 east or west, a local diversion will be available from the B3162 West Road at Miles
Cross, via East Street, to join the A35 at East Road roundabout.
These overnight closures are needed to complete the traffic management changes safely and as quickly as possible, while
reducing the length of disruption during the daytime. Once this preparatory work is complete, traffic will continue through the
works area under narrow lanes while the next stage of construction takes place. We expect this phase to work last around 15
weeks.
We appreciate that these works may cause some disruption and are grateful for the continued patience of residents, businesses,
and road users while this important infrastructure is delivered.
Kind regards
Foundry Lea Consortium
Road Closure 16
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- 30
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June - Litton Cheney
Road Closures - Various - Litton Cheney
DORSET COUNCIL intend, not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make an Order under Section 14 [1] of the
Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along VARIOUS ROADS,
LITTON CHENEY:
LITTON LANE between its junction with Cox's Lane and a point approximately 125 metres west.
C9 between its junction with Baglake and The Old Brewery, a distance approximately 150 metres.
CHALK PIT LANE between its junction with Main Street and its junction with Litton Hill, a distance of approximately 120 metres.
MAIN STREET between its junction with School Lane and the entrance to Charity Farm, a distance of approximately 45 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 22 June 2026 and will remain in force for 18
months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 31 July 2026.
This Order will enable Wessex Water, safe access to carry out sewer lining works.
A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable traffic to travel around the closed sections.
If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Wessex Water on
0345 600 4600.
For further information concerning this Order please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020. Find this information
online: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events
Dated: 4 June 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.
