Motorists should be aware that the A35 is closed overnight

Between Bridport and Axminster, the road is closed from 8pm to 6am for resurfacing works for the next five nights.

From July 20, the A35 between Bridport and Dorchester will also be closed from 8pm to 6am for eight nights.

Diversions will be in place.

A spokesman for Highways England said: "Resurfacing work is being carried out on various sections of the A35 between Axbridge and Bridport this week. The work is taking place under overnight closures, between 8pm and 6am, and is expected to finish by Saturday morning.

"Similar work will be undertaken on the A35 between Bridport and Dorchester the following week, starting on July 21 and again under overnight closures.

"Clearly signed diversion routes will be in place via the A3066, A356, A30 and A358 for the Axminster to Bridport patching work, and via the A37, A356, A30, A358 and A35 for the Dorchester to Bridport work."