Community welcomes new footbridge
Schoolchildren in Marnhull have been celebrating the opening of a new footbridge over the River Stour.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing in July
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Summer work to maintain Dorset’s roads
This month, Dorset Highways will start carrying out premium surface dressing on large sections of ‘A’ and ‘B’ roads, protecting them from water damage and keeping them in a good condition for longer.
Repairing roads while caring for the environment
Dorset Highways works closely with council ecologists and the Environment Agency on a regular basis to ensure road repairs support Dorset’s diverse wildlife.
Overview Committee asked to consider vehicle tow-away policy
A report going before councillors outlines a new policy for a consistent approach to removing vehicles from the highway, where they are in contravention of traffic orders.
Surface dressing sites – June 2021
Surface dressing is underway to repair suitable roads across Dorset as part of the annual programme of road maintenance work.
Dorset Road Fix 2021 – resurfacing in June
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
North Dorset road reconstruction
A popular local link road near Shaftesbury will be closing for two weeks while it is reconstructed by Dorset Highways.
Surface dressing sites – May 2021
Surface dressing is underway to repair suitable roads across Dorset as part of the annual programme of road maintenance work.
Dorset Road Fix – May 2021
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Surface dressing sites – April 2021
Surface dressing is underway to repair suitable roads across Dorset as part of the annual programme of road maintenance work.
Flood protection works in west Dorset
A team of contractors, led by Dorset Highways, has successfully completed three months flood protection work in West Bay.
New railings for Weymouth harbour
Work will start next week to install railings along the harbour wall on Custom House Quay in Weymouth.
Renewing residential roads
Micro-surfacing is underway on residential roads across Dorset.
Final works for temporary measures in Weymouth
Work will be moving to the south side of Weymouth harbour next week (6 April) to provide outdoor seating space in time for hospitality businesses reopening.
Dorset Road Fix 2021 – April sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Work starts on temporary harbour layout for summer 2021
Work to install this summer’s temporary measures on Custom House Quay in Weymouth will start on Monday 22 March.
Harbourside survey results revealed
Weymouth residents have shown widespread support for the proposed public realm improvements on Custom House Quay.
Dorset Road Fix 2021 – March sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage and maintain vital infrastructure.
High Street renewal gets underway
Work to refresh High Street in Gillingham will be starting next week.
Dorset Road Fix 2021 – February sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage and maintain vital infrastructure.
Highway work moves back into Commercial Road
Track removal along most of Custom House Quay is now complete and work is moving back into Commercial Road.
Busy bridge in east Dorset set for maintenance
Essential maintenance work will start next month on Christchurch Road Bridge, a busy bridge used by local drivers and commuters on Hurn Road to cross over the A338 Bournemouth Spur Road at its northern end.
Enhanced public space proposals for Custom House Quay
Weymouth residents are being asked to have their say on proposals to enhance the harbour area for families, hospitality businesses and active travel.
Highway repair work starts in Shaftesbury
Work will be getting underway in January to repair the road surface in Shaftesbury High Street.
Major drainage works start in Wimborne
In the New Year, Dorset Highways will be starting major drainage works in Wimborne.
Sherborne footway works
Footway replacement work will be starting in Sherborne in the New Year.
Dorset Road Fix 2021 – January sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage and maintain vital infrastructure. To allow this work to take place safely, the area of the road being worked on will be closed. Daytime road closures are 9am to 4pm and night work is usually from 7pm to 6am. January sites… Read more Dorset Road Fix 2021 – January sites
North Dorset High Street set to be revitalised
Gillingham High Street is set for a significant face-lift in the New Year.
Work returns to Weymouth harbourside
Dorset Highways will be returning to Custom House Quay in the New Year to continue removing the disused railway tracks.
