Roadworks information
Over 25,000 sets of essential works are carried out every year to maintain highway and public utility services within the Dorset County Council area. You can view roadworks likely to cause disruption on a map or search and view text listings.
You can view current
Dorset roadworks information online (opens in a new window) 
(this opens with an information note headed "Roadworks info", please close the note to view the map). The site lists all roadworks that are likely to have some impact on traffic flow. You can also set up email alerts to be sent to you about roadworks in your area.
Please note that the information does not include works carried out in the areas covered by Bournemouth and Poole councils.
Road closures for works, events and major disruptive works
Information on current road closures with maps of the alternative routes (where appropriate), major disruptive works and temporary Traffic Regulations Orders are listed below.
Information as at 13 February 2012. If you have any enquiries about any of the roadworks listed or the diversion route please contact 01305 221020.
Location/road name/number | Duration of works | Traffic control | Type of works | Contractor | Contact name and number for works queries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Christchurch | |||||
| Various roads, Christchurch - please see attached
Notice (pdf, 147kb) (opens in a new window) | 13 February 2012 for 12 weeks | A temporary 40 mph speed limit on the A35 between the Stoney Lane and Somerford roundabouts. Roads closed at varying times, please see Notice | Footbridge replacement works | Dorset County Council | 01305 221020 |
East Dorset | |||||
| A31 Canford Bottom | Please see the
Highways Agency information page (opens in a new window) | ||||
| Lockyers Drive/Turbary road, Ferndown | 1 - 22 February 2012 | Temporary 3 way traffic signals | Continuous trench for gas works | I & G Contractors for Southern Gas Networks (SGN) | SGN 0800 111999 |
| Wimborne - various roads, please see attached
Notice (pdf, 50kb) (opens in a new window) | 9 January 2012 for 17 weeks | Various road closures, please see Notice or the Wimborne Square enhancement scheme page | Enhancement works | East Dorset District Council/Dorset County Council/Wimborne Town Council/Waitrose | East Dorset District Council 01202 886201 |
| Verwood and Horton - various roads | 6 - 26 February 2012 5 - 9 March 2012 | Road closed - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, road open at weekends, please see attached
Notice (pdf, 327kb) (opens in a new window) for detailed information | Carriageway resurfacing | Dorset County Council | 01305 221020 |
North Dorset | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Purbeck | |||||
| A351 Sandford Road | 9 January - 31 March 2012 | Northbound lane closure with temporary traffic signals, delays may be expected, please see attached
Notice (pdf, 138kb) (opens in a new window) | Construction of sewer and manholes | Wessex Water | 0845 6004600 |
West Dorset | |||||
| Various roads, Wootton Fitzpaine | 13 - 15 February 2012 | Road closed - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, please see attached
Notice (pdf, 260kb) (opens in a new window) | Carriageway resurfacing works | Dorset County Council | 01305 221020 |
| White Sheet Hill, Beaminster | 30 January 2012 for 4 weeks | Road closed - please see attached
Notice (pdf, 190kb) (opens in a new window) | Install new water main supply | Wessex Water | Paul Delves 01225 526000 |
| Bridge Street (part) and Church Street, Lyme Regis | 3 January 2012 for 7 weeks and 6 days | Road closed - please see attached
Notice (pdf, 399kb) (opens in a new window) | Repairs to the Guildhall, and also to 'The Hub' | Lyme Regis Town Council | 01297 445175 |
| Northernhay, Dorchester | 31 October 2011 for a period of 22 weeks | Road closed 9:30 am to 4:30 pm - please see attached
Notice (pdf, 92kb) (opens in a new window) Please note on street parking is suspended for the duration of the works. Access outside working hours will be from The Grove only | Essential works to retaining wall | Dorset County Council | 01305 221020 |
Weymouth and PortlandFor further information on the Weymouth Transport Package please see the transport package page | |||||
| Park Estate Road, Portland | 10 - 20 February 2012 | Road closed - please see attached
Notice (pdf, 144kb) (opens in a new window) | Connect new sewer main | Wessex Water | 01392 352933 |
| Station Road and Footpath 24, Portland | 1 February - 30 April 2012 | Road and footpath closure - please see attached
Notice (pdf, 135kb) (opens in a new window) for alternative routes | Upsize existing sewer main | Wessex Water | 01392 352933 |
| Chickerell Link Road | 9 January 2012 for 7 weeks | Road closed and temporary 30 mph speed limit (eastbound) - please see attached
Notice (pdf, 163kb) (opens in a new window) | Construction of turning lane, lay services to new industrial park | Mildren Construction | 01202 487480 |
| Weymouth Bay Avenue, Weymouth | 3 January 2012 for 19 weeks | Road closed - please see attached
Notice (pdf, 125kb) (opens in a new window) for alternative route | Construct section of new foul sewer | Wessex Water | 01392 352964 |
| Rodwell Road, Weymouth | 3 January 2012 for 12 weeks | Temporary Traffic Management Order - please see
attached (pdf, 400kb) (opens in a new window) | Major water mains repairs and replacement works | Wessex Water | 01202 643839 |
