MOTORISTS are being urged to 'plan ahead' as gas works are due to close a main road for more than two months.
A road closure lasting for nearly three months has been confirmed near Moors Valley.
Between Monday, October 6 and Friday, December 14, SGN will be carrying out gas network maintenance in Horton Road, meaning a section of the road will be closed to the public.
Dorset Council have said all vehicles, cyclists and horse riders will be prohibited from travelling through the closed section.
Simon Collins, a spokesperson for gas distribution company SGN, said: “We’ll soon be working to upgrade the gas network in the Horton Road area of Dorset.
"This work will ensure that local homes and businesses continue to receive a safe and reliable gas supply for years to come.
“The work will take place in phases, starting on Horton Road on 06 October, and will finish by 14 December 2025.
“To do this safely, and in agreement with Dorset Council, Horton Road will be closed between the junctions of St Ives Park and Woolsbridge Road from 06 October to 02 November.
"A diversion route will be clearly signposted. Further lane and night closures will also take place as work progresses down the road.
“We understand that roadworks can be frustrating, and we’re sorry for any inconvenience this essential work might cause.”
The road closures will be separated into three stages, with the first seeing a full closure from October 6 and November 3.
The road will be closed between St Ives Park and Woolsbridge Road.
Stage two will see temporary traffic lights between Woolsbridge Road and Lions Lane from November 3 to November 10.
Dorset Council said motorists should 'expect delays' due to temporary three-way signals.
The last stage will see daytime lights and overnight closures from November 10 until the end of the works in December.
This will be between Lions Lane and Webbs Close, with delays to be expected during the day.
During this stage the road will see full closures between 7pm and 7am.
Due to the section of the road being in close proximity to Moors Valley, the site has issued a statement urging visitors to 'plan ahead' before travelling to the park.
A spokesperson for Moors Valley said: "Moors Valley remains open as usual, but please allow extra time for your journey.
"Thank you for your patience – we look forward to seeing you."
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