Flying Scotsman visit prompts Dorset road closures and speed limit
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 06:08 · Archive
The Flying Scotsman's visit to Swanage has prompted temporary traffic restrictions to manage increased pedestrian numbers.
Dorset Council has introduced a temporary 30mph speed limit on A351 Valley Road in Harmans Cross covering approximately 1,520 metres. The restriction runs from the 30mph/50mph signs at the western end of Harmans Cross to the junction with B3069 and is due to safety concerns over increased pedestrian traffic on Afflington bridge during the Flying Scotsman's visit to Swanage.
Northbrook Road in Swanage will also be temporarily closed to all traffic, including cyclists and pedestrians, between Gilbert Road and Court Road. The closure is designed to accommodate increased pedestrian access to Northbrook Road Railway Bridge as visitors gather to see the historic train. The bridge itself will remain open on days when the train is not operating.
Both measures will be in effect on 24, 25, 28 and 29 October and 1 November. Alternative routes during the closure will be signposted via Court Road, Kings Road West, Rempstone Road and A351. The restrictions commence on 23 October and end on 2 November.
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- Flying Scotsman's visit to Dorset prompts temporary road closure and speed limitThe Flying Scotsman's visit to Swanage has prompted Dorset Council to enforce a temporary 30mph speed limit on A351 Valley Road, Harmans Cross.Dorset Echo · 16 Oct, 05:00
- Road closure and speed limit to come into place for Dorset Flying Scotsman visitThe Flying Scotsman's visit to Swanage has prompted Dorset Council to enforce a temporary 30mph speed limit on A351 Valley Road, Harmans Cross.Bournemouth Echo · 16 Oct, 05:00
In this story: Flying Scotsman · Dorset Council · Swanage · Harmans Cross
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