Roadworks in Bridport and west Dorset will cause delays, drivers are warned.

Utility companies and Dorset Council are beginning or continuing a series of projects which will either mean roads being closed or temporary lights set up to control traffic.

Work includes:

  •  Landslip repair works, West Milton, road closure (diversion in place), ongoing to Jan 19
  • Tram line work, A3052 Colyford, road closure (diversion in place), Jan 4-12
  • BT cabling work, St Andrew's Road, temporary lights, Jan 4-5
  • BT work, Fernhill, Charmouth, temporary lights, Jan 5-7
  • Drainage project, Hospital Lane (junction of North Allington) - temporary lights, Jan 7-12
  • Highway work, B3157 coast road at Swyre, Back Lane to Clay Lane, temporary lights, Jan 11-14
  • Tree work, Charmouth Road, Lyme Regis (north of Timber Vale Caravan Park), temporary lights, Jan 11-22
  • Highway work, West Bay Road, temporary lights, Jan 12
  • BT work, The Street, Charmouth, temporary lights, Jan 14-18