A number of roadworks will be taking place across Dorset as workers continue to keep the county’s roads in a good condition.
Roadworks are continuing to be carried out despite the ongoing lockdown restrictions as maintenance crews improve services in the area or fix roads.
Here are roadworks you need to be aware of starting Monday, February 22.
Road closure on A357 extended for another two weeks
Vital repairs to repair a collapsed sewer in the A357 Blandford Road in Shillingstone near Blandford have been ongoing since Sunday, January 31.
The section of the A-road between the two junctions of Church Road was closed in both directions by Wessex Water while a larger road closure, on the A357 between Durweston Bridge to Bridge Street in Sturminster Newton is also in force.
These works were due to end on Sunday, February 21 but this has been extended until Monday, March 8.
A spokesman for Wessex Water said that this is because workers have identified a way to prevent the sewer from collapsing again and cause further disruption.
The two road closures will also remain in place until March 8 and As before, resident and emergency access will be maintained at all times.
A spokesman for Wessex Water said: “Work to repair the sewer is on schedule, however we have since identified a way to line the sewer pipe to prevent it from collapsing again. This unfortunately wasn’t possible in the first road closure in January due to the extent of the damage.
“To line the sewer we are now having to keep the road closure in place until Monday, March 8.
"We apologise for the further disruption to essential journeys that this will cause motorists and would like to thank them for their patience while we complete this essential work.”
Traffic lights on busy Weymouth route
Two-way traffic lights will be in place on Monday, February 23 and Tuesday, February 24 on Lanehouse Rocks Road in Weymouth.
Wessex Water say they are carrying out repairs to a leaking main and is likely to cause traffic delays in the area.
A spokesman said: “There may be some traffic disruption and we apologise for any inconvenience.”
Delays expected ahead of multiple roadworks on A37
Multiple sets of roadworks will take place on a key Dorset route in the coming days with delays expected.
Traffic lights will be in place on the road between the Stockwood Road Lower junction At Stock Wood to Holywell Cross, Holywell on Monday, February 22 until Wednesday, February 24.
A lane closure will be in place near to the Frome Lane junction between Wednesday, February 24 and Friday, February 26 to allow Jurassic Fibre works.
Traffic lights will be in place on the A37 between the junctions for Chetnole Lodge entrance to Lower Junction at Stockwood between Friday, February 19 and Tuesday, February 23.
Key Beaminster road to shut
One of the main routes through Beaminster will be closed for more than a month due to roadworks.
North Street, between its junctions with Woodswater Lane and Gerrards Green, will be closed between Monday, February 22 and Friday, April 2.
Wessex Water says the road closure is to allow workers to lay a new water main.
A diversion route, which has been signposted along the road, will take drivers on the A356, B3163, A3066 and North Street.
Temporary traffic lights on A352
The A352 Dorchester Road, based in East Knighton, will have temporary traffic lights for five days.
Workers will be in the area to carry out road maintenance, including clearing any blockages.
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