PART of a village road will be closed while ditch clearance works are carried out.

Dorchester Road in Sydling St Nicholas will be shut between its junction with the A37 and the entrance to Watershed, a distance of approximately 4,530 metres.

The closure order for the road comes into operation on September 30 and it is anticipated that the works will be completed by October 8. 

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.

A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable traffic to travel around the closed sections.

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For more information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, call Dorset Highways on 01305 228100.

For further information concerning the order, call the Traffic Team on 01305 221020.

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.