TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – A357 BLANDFORD ROAD, SHILLINGSTONE

The A357 BLANDFORD ROAD, SHILLINGSTONE has an emergency road closure notice that will come in to operation from Sunday 31^st January 2021 and will remain in force for 21 days.

Wessex Water will work extended working hours 7 days a week, however will not work overnight due to the residential nature of the area.

A manned closure will be introduced between Durweston Bridge to Bridge Street, Sturminster Newton – this is to ensure HGVs don’t drive in to the ‘road closed’ area as there will be nowhere for them to turn around.

Access for residents and emergency services will be maintained and signage will be put out in the surrounding villages to indicated that the routes are not suitable for HGV traffic.   

If you would like further information:

• about the work being undertaken please contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600;
• concerning this notice please call Dorset Highways’ Traffic Team on 01305 221020;
• concerning roadworks in your area visit: www.roadworks.org