17 December 2025

Various road closures for Carols around the Christmas tree

an image of a road closed sign with an orange beacon on a country road

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF VARIOUS ROADS, LYME REGIS FOR CAROLS AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE

Dorset Council has issued an Order under Section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to prohibit the use of the following roads by cyclists, horse riders and all mechanically propelled vehicles, except those taking part in the event and emergency vehicles, to facilitate a public event on the highway.

On Tuesday 23 December 2025 between 1830 and 2030, the following restrictions will be imposed:

Temporary road closures on:

[1] Pound Street between its junction with Cobb Road and its junction with Broad Street.

[2] Broad Street in its entirety.

There will be no signed alternative route for traffic on this occasion.

For further information about the event and access arrangements call Alan Vian on 07905 034778.

To discuss this Order call Dorset Council on 01305 221020 or email trafficteam@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events.

December 2025

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Place Services - Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ. Any unauthorised Person who uses or permits the use of the road(s) indicated in contravention of the Notice will be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1,000.

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