A TOWN street will be temporarily closed for National Grid to carry out work.

Part of East Street in Beaminster will be closed to allow for the rerouting of a high-voltage cable.

It will be shut between Old Church School and number 17, a distance of approximately 65 metres.

An alternative vehicular route will be signed using; B3163 - A3066 - North Street - Woodswater Lane.

The closure will come into operation on November 18, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by December 3.

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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.

For more information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call National Grid Company on 07936 038399.