For the attention of residents of St James Street, Layton Lane, Hawkesdeane Lane
Roadworks update for Ratcliffe Gardens
The rescheduled works to resurface Ratcliffe Gardens will take place on Wednesday 1st November and while the works will only take a day, there will be a number of disruptions, so please read the following information.
St James Street, Layton Lane and Hawkesdeane Lane will be closed for the entire day. There will be manned entry points to enable some access for residents to the east of the works, but please be aware that you will be asked where you live.
Tanyard Lane will be open, apart from where it meets St James Street, and Great Lane/Frenchmill Lane will also be moving freely.
Most notably, all cars will need to be removed from the road the evening before (Monday 31st October). We have been informed that this is to allow the large machines access to complete the work who will be entering via Hawkesdeane Lane. Additionally, grit and tarmac lorries will be parked in the road(s) overnight so that all materials needed will be in situ for the morning.
Our Mayor, Cllr Virginia Edwyn-Jones has been liaising with fellow councillor, Jeanne Loder who has organised for the St James’ Church car park to be available for residents. If you would like to use this facility, please email Jeanne directly at: jloader449@gmail.com with your registration number so that she can book you in (places are limited).
The gates will be manned from 5pm-7pm on 31st October and then again from 7am-8am on 1st November. Given that it will be a normal school day, all those taking children to Abbey School will need to consider access/parking/dropping off.
We are also pleased to let residents know that Dorset Council have agreed to remove the one-hour parking restriction at Bimport on the day. Hopefully this will go some way to easing any issues.
We understand that this work will be an inconvenience to many and so we appreciate your patience in advance.
