Dorset Council – Working for Weymouth
Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, Dorset Council is proceeding with several exciting projects, works and proposals in Weymouth throughout 2021.
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.
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.
Custom House Quay set to reopen
Track removal work on Custom House Quay in Weymouth is set to pause as businesses reopen on Wednesday 2 December.
Second phase of Weymouth works brought forward
Dorset Highways work along Custom House Quay in Weymouth is being brought forward to make best use of quieter roads during the next four weeks.
Reusing the Weymouth Branch Line
While improving rail services to, from and within Dorset is a key transport priority, for several reasons the former Weymouth Branch Line cannot be brought back into use.
Drivers urged to plan journeys into town this Autumn
Drivers visiting Weymouth town centre this Autumn are being asked to think more carefully about how to access the town centre as track removal work gets underway.
Dorset Council and Network Rail win funding to improve road safety in Weymouth
Dorset Council and Network Rail are celebrating after winning over £1.1m in special government funding to improve road safety in Weymouth by removing the rail tracks from the old Weymouth Harbour Branch Line.
