TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CARTER’S LANE, MORCOMBELAKE
DORSET COUNCIL has issued a Notice under Section 14 [2] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 as amended. All
vehicles, cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians will be prohibited from proceeding along CARTER’S LANE,
MORCOMBELAKE in its entirety. The Notice is needed in order to comply with health and safety regulations which
require the provision of safe working areas and to minimise likelihood of danger to highway users. It will come into
operation on 23 November 2026 and remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the works will be
completed by 24 November 2026.
This Notice will enable Openreach safe access to replace a pole.
The alternative route, which will be sign posted is as follows: North Road – A35
For further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, call Openreach on 07971 142611.
To discuss this Notice, contact Dorset Council on 01305 221020 or use our website:
www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks/enquiries.
10 November 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.