Growing support for HGV one-way system
The trial of an unofficial, voluntary HGV one-way system directing HGVs to travel north towards Shaftesbury on the A350 and south towards Blandford on the C13 is being supported by local and national firms
Dorset County Council implemented this scheme following feedback from haulage firms and residents along both roads. It will lessen the likelihood of two HGV’s travelling in opposite directions trying to pass each other at a pinch point. This situation, when it happens, can cause disruption and delays to all highway users and impacts on local communities.
The voluntary one-way system started on 20 July and has gained support from haulage companies including the county council’s business partners Hanson and the Dorset Waste Partnership. The Road Haulage Association and the Freight Transport Association have informed their members of this scheme and have asked them to make a measurable impact on the way HGV’s and coaches travel these routes.
Cllr Peter Finney, the county council’s Cabinet member for environment, said:
“This trial of a one-way system is down to the hard work of officers negotiating with the relevant organisations to find a solution that would work.
“This is a voluntary scheme and we are unable to enforce it, but if it can reduce the number of HGVs meeting than it has to be good for everyone.
“We will continue to monitor this arrangement, keeping an eye on the situation.”
The trial will continue until the C13 at Melbury Abbas is closed again when work will start on stabilising Dinah’s Hollow. The road had been closed for over a year due to the risk to road users from the unstable slopes. A date for this work has not been set.
For more information about the Dinah’s Hollow project visit www.dorsetforyou.com/dinahs-hollow.
Issued By:
Fiona King, Public Relations Officer
Tel: 01305 224725
Email: f.e.king@dorsetcc.gov.uk
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