A ROAD on Portland on Portland is to be temporarily closed.

St George's Road on the isle will be shut to traffic to enable Wessex Water to install a new service.

The closure will be between 14 and 29 St George's Road, a distance of approximately 100 metres.

The closure order begins on July 1. It is anticipated that the works will be completed by July 12.

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.

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An alternative vehicular route will be signed using: Channel View Road - Station Road - Reforne.

For more public notices like this, see the Public Notice Portal at https://publicnoticeportal.uk/dorset-echo

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, call Wessex Water on 07387259300.

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.