Funding confirmed to assess pedestrian access across the River Stour
Dorset Council has confirmed funding to assess how pedestrian access could be improved at Julian’s Bridge in Wimborne.
Overnight Closures of Leigh Road / Wimborne Road West for 5 nights from 18 October 2021
Leigh Road / Wimborne Road West will be closed overnight for 5 nights between 18 October until 22 October 2021. These closures will take place from 8pm in the evening to 6am the following morning.
Fuel supply in Dorset
Emergency services, health organisations and local authorities across Dorset have met again today to discuss the impacts of the increased demand on fuel that’s been witnessed across the county.
Custom House Quay highway works start
A section of Custom House Quay in Weymouth will be closed from Monday (4 October) with no through access for vehicles.
Custom House Quay report to Planning committee deferred
Dorset Council has given notice that it wishes to defer the report on the Custom House Quay public realm enhancement proposals until a future meeting of the Western and Southern Area Planning Committee.
New retaining wall saves eight homes in west Dorset
Dorset Highways structures team has painstakingly rebuilt a retaining wall in Bothenhampton, Bridport.
Paving works going well in historic market town
Work is underway in Blandford Forum to replace the worn and slippery paving in the town centre – with seven unique slabs being retained.
Highways work continues at Arne and Hartland as part of new grazing project
Work to install seven cattle grids at Arne and Hartland as part of an exciting Purbeck Heaths grazing project is well underway, with an upcoming road closure required for the next phase.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing October 2021
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Harbourside public realm work starts
[UPDATED: Thursday 23 September] Dorset Council will be starting work this October to improve the layout along Custom House Quay in Weymouth.
Autumn work to repair worst minor roads in county
Twelve rural roads are being reconstructed this autumn thanks to the Department for Transport’s Pothole Fund.
Changes to Weymouth car park access this September
Weymouth’s Pavilion car park is being used for two events this September, with drivers asked to use the town’s other central car parks to avoid delays.
School route upgrade complete in Sherborne
Pavements along a busy school route in Sherborne have been rebuilt to improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians.
Statement on recent press articles concerning Wimborne Road West
A number of articles have been published regarding the recently opened cycle lane on Wimborne Road West, Colehill, Dorset. The articles make a number of contentious statements, which are inaccurate or incorrect.
New cattle grids to support Purbeck Heaths grazing expansion
Work is about to get underway to install seven cattle grids at RSPB Arne as part of an exciting Purbeck Heaths grazing project.
Blue Badge holders’ turn to shape car park permit
Dorset Council wants to hear from resident Blue Badge holders to help shape a unified approach to parking charges across the council area.
Work to Begin on the Final Sections of Leigh Road – Wimborne Road West Sustainable Transport Improvements
Work will begin on the latest section of the Leigh Road – Wimborne Road West sustainable transport improvements, on August 16, 2021.
New equipment to help keep Dorset’s drains flowing, and roads moving
Two new machines will be hitting the road from this summer to help keep Dorset’s roads clear of rainwater.
Old tyres used to protect pavements in Weymouth
A safety surface usually associated with playgrounds is being used on a busy Weymouth route to protect the health of mature trees.
Help us bus back better
A survey has launched to find out how local bus services can be improved and what would make more people use them.
Family friendly festival returns to Dorset
Camp Bestival is returning to Lulworth Castle this coming weekend, (30 & 31 July and 1 August) after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic.
Residents to shape their communities as three new Neighbourhood Plans get started
Residents of Wimborne St.Giles, Colehill, Tincleton, West Knighton, West Stafford and Woodsford have the opportunity to shape their community through the development of three new Neighbourhood Plans.
Dorset Council begins removal of Westham Bridge Cycle Shelter after receiving local support
Officers in the Highways team at Dorset Council will begin removing the old bike shelter on Westham Bridge in Weymouth after a recent survey showed overwhelming support for relocating the facilities.
Bridge upcycling in west Dorset
Part of a new bridge in Charminster started life as a footbridge in Bridport.
Preparation work starts for new north Dorset road
This summer, work will start on the construction of a new road to support the southern expansion of Gillingham, with preparations underway on site.
First section of Leigh Road – Wimborne Road West, completed and ready for use
Improvements to enable more sustainable travel have now been completed on the first section of Wimborne Road West in Colehill.
Surface dressing sites in August 2021
Surface dressing will continue in August to treat sites that were postponed due to wet weather earlier in the programme.
Dorset Road Fix – urban resurfacing August 2021
During the summer months we stop work on our strategic A and B roads, which become very busy with holiday traffic, and carry out repairs on our local/residential roads.
Highways England assessing north-south connectivity
As part of the Government’s Road Investment Strategy (RIS2), Highways England will be assessing the current north-south connectivity between the M4 and south coast, with every north-south A road in scope.
Tell us where you’d like an electric vehicle chargepoint
As part of our commitment to become carbon-neutral by 2040, our Transport Planning team have been working to develop the public electric vehicle charging network in Dorset.
