VILLAGE INFORMATION
VILLAGE INFORMATION
Litton Cheney - to End of July
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.
Connect / Balfour Beatty are currently undertaking a significant renewals programme to ensure that the A30/35 DBFO meets
the required standards when it is handed back to National Highways on 30 September 2026. The work is progressing well and
from tonight works will be starting between Axminster & Bridport. We appreciate that this is an incredibly sensitive part of the
network and have therefore detailed the works locations in more detail below to allow communities to make informed decisions.
For clarity the route needs to be closed between Axminster and Bridport so that we can direct strategic traffic on a suitable
diversion route rather then pushing them through unsuitable local lanes.
Local access to properties will be maintained via escorts from the traffic management contractor - please therefore speak to the
gatemen at either end of the closure if this is required. I have linked references to the more confusing locations but please do
ask if any questions.
I hope this is useful for understanding the works locations and reduces the impacts of the works. If you have any questions on
the above please contact connecta30@balfourbeatty.com who are undertaking the works.
For awareness, my last day with National Highways is 17 July so future updates will come from colleagues. Thanks for all the
engagement over the last few years - it is much appreciated. If you have any matters that need discussing before 17 July
please let me know.
Many thanks
Jonny
Jonny Hill Route Manager - Somerset, Dorset & Devon (East of Exeter)
South West OperationsNational Highways | Brunel House | 930 Hempton Court | Aztec West | Almondsbury | BS32 4SR
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ROADWORKS
Axminster to Bridport - 1st-10th July
