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- ROADWORKS ON A35 from to June to September.
A variety of different road closures and temporary traffic lights are planned from June to August which are set to impact motorists this summer.
With so many different closures and roadworks, here is a breakdown of what to expect over the coming months.
June 1 to June 8 – Morcombelake
From 7.10pm until midnight there will be temporary traffic lights in place as Wessex Internet make utility repairs.
These will be on the A35 from its junctions with the A3052 and B3162
June 7 – Morcombelake
From 6am until 10.30am temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A35 from its junctions with the A3052 to the B3162.
This is to allow Openreach to carry out utility asset work.
June 9 – Bridport/Askerswell
Temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A35 eastbound carriageway from the start of the dual carriageway near Askerswell to the start of the dual carriageway near Higher Combe.
This is to allow Wessex Water to repair a manhole cover.
June 8 to June 10 – Chideock
A series of temporary traffic lights will be in place for three days on the A35 through the village of Chideock
This is to allow Wessex Water to replace communication pipe relay from interim to permanent.
National Highways will also be replacing manhole covers on some evenings.
On June 8 lights will be in place from 8pm until 11.30pm, on June 9 lights will be in place 11.30pm until 6am on June 10. On the evening of June 10 the lights will alsoJune 8 to June 11 – Dorchester Bypass
For three nights from 7pm until 5am the A35 will be closed from the Football Stadium in Dorchester to the Stinsford Roundabout by Coastland College Kingston Maurward Campus.
be in place from 8pm until 5.30am on June 11.
This is to allow drainage work and gully clearance from National Highways to be carried out.
June 11 to June 13 – Miles Cross/Bridport
For three nights from 9pm until 5am the A35 will be closed at the Miles Cross junction as the installation of a temporary Barrier and narrower lanes.
This is part of the construction of a new roundabout at the junction.
June 11 to June June 13 – Dorchester Bypass
For two nights from 7pm until 5am the A35 will be closed from the Football Stadium in Dorchester to Monkeys Jump Roundabout at the junction with the A37
This is to allow drainage work and gully clearance from National Highways to be carried out.
June 16 – Morcombelake/Fluvens Bend
From 10.30am until 4pm there will be stop and go traffic management in place to allow National Highways to carry out survey works
June 22 to June 26 – Chideock
Temporary traffic light will be in place on the This is to allow Wessex Internet to carry out utility asset work.
And for four nights from from 7pm until 6am National Highways will be carrying out survey tests.
July 1 to July 18 – Axminster to Bridport
The A35 between Axminster and Bridport will be shut overnight on weekenight for up to 18 nights, from 8pm until 6am.
The work is part of the National Highway maintenance programme.
Drivers will be diverted along signed alternative routes during these hours, while the road is due to be open as usual in the daytime.
July 19 to August 8 – Bridport to Dorchester
This section will see around three weeks of overnight closures, again between 8pm and 6am each weeknight.
A35 from its junctions with the A3052 and B3162.
The work is part of the National Highway maintenance programme.
Drivers will be diverted along signed alternative routes during these hours, while the road is due to be open as usual in the daytime.
August 10 to August 15 – Dorchester bypass
The Dorchester bypass will then be closed overnight for six week nights between 8pm and 6am.
The work is part of the National Highway maintenance programme.
Drivers will be diverted along signed alternative routes during these hours, while the road is due to be open as usual in the daytime.
August 13 to 14 August – Miles Cross/Bridport
For two nights from 9pm until 5am the A35 will be closed at the Miles Cross junction as the installation of a temporary Barrier and narrower lanes.
This is part of the construction of a new roundabout at the junction.
August 17 to September 5 – Stinsford to Bere Regis
The A35 between Stinsford and Bere Regis will face the longest run of overnight closures, from Monday 17 August to Saturday 5 September 2026, again between 8pm and 6am on weeknights.
The work is part of the National Highway maintenance programme.
Drivers will be diverted along signed alternative routes during these hours, while the road is due to be open as usual in the daytime.
August 23 – Miles Cross/Bridport
From 10pm until 11.30pm the A35 will be closed from Miless Cross to the Crown Roundabout to allow for the Torch Light Procession.
August 28 to August 29 – Miles Cross
For two nights from 9pm until 5am the A35 will be closed at the Miles Cross junction as the installation of a temporary Barrier and narrower lanes.
This is part of the construction of a new roundabout at the junction.
Continue reading → - CHIDEOCK NEWS – JUNE 2026
- Traffic management during construction of the new Miles Cross Roundabout
Traffic management during construction of the new Miles Cross Roundabout
Continue reading →Work is now underway to construct the new Miles Cross Roundabout, which will support access to the Foundry Lea development and deliver a safer, higher-capacity junction that supports long-term traffic efficiency.
To allow these works to be carried out safely, a traffic management plan will be in place throughout the construction period. This will include temporary traffic lights, lane narrowing, overnight closures and some temporary restrictions on turning movements between the A35 and West Road. A 30mph speed restriction will remain in place throughout the works.
The next stages of traffic management include:
- Phase one: Three-way temporary traffic lights will be in place during off-peak overnight hours from 18 to 29 May.
- Phase two: One overnight closure will be required on 30 May, followed by three-way temporary traffic lights during off-peak overnight hours from 1 to 10 June.
- Phase three: This phase is expected to last around 15 weeks. During this time, both eastbound and westbound lanes on the A35 will be narrowed. Right turns will also be restricted, meaning vehicles will not be able to turn right from the A35 onto West Road, or from West Road onto the A35.
What to expect in the next stages of work:
- Intermediate works before phase four: Before the next phase begins, there will be no access between the A35 and West Road in either direction for around two weeks. Some weekend working may be required during this period. A signed diversion route will be in place via the A35, East Road Roundabout and the B3162.
- Future phases: As construction progresses, lanes on the newly constructed roundabout will be narrowed. Left-in and left-out movements from West Road will be permitted, but right turns to and from the A35 and West Road will remain restricted.
We will continue to keep residents and road users updated as each stage of the works progresses.
Download the full traffic management plan
- 107 YEAR CELEBRATIONS!
- MY LIFE IN ANTIQUES – PAUL ATTERBURY – VILLAGE HALL SAT 20TH JUNE
- DAWN AND DESTRUCTION OF CHIDEOCK CASTLE – SAT 30TH MAY
- CHIDEOCK NEWS – MAY 2026
- Road Closures for A.35 2026the A30/35 is currently operated and maintained under a Design, Build, Finance, Operate (DBFO) concession – in simple terms this is a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract. On 30 September 2026, our contract with the DBFO Company will come to an end and the the responsibility for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and renewal of the route will transfer to National Highways. I will contact you nearer the time to ensure that you have the relevant and updated contacts for any issues from 1 October onwards.In preparation for the handover, the DBFO will be undertaking a significant renewals programme to ensure that the route meets the handback requirements written into their contract. We are very aware that this means communities along the A30/35 need strong comms between now and 1 October to ensure that there is clarity on the closures and how this might impact road users and residents.As shown in the attached graphic, the closures will be starting with the stretch between M5 J29 and Daisymount and then will shift east to reach the end of the route at Bere Regis. We are aware that the route is somewhat split with the A30 from M5 – Honiton feeling much more strategic while the A35 from Honiton to Bere Regis brings with it much more nuanced community issues with more concerns around local access.Continue reading →Jonny Hill Route Manager – Somerset, Dorset & Devon (East of Exeter)South West Operations
National Highways - A35 Road closures for 2026
- LYME LINK – NEW EVENING BUS SERVICE STARTS 1ST MAY TO 26TH SEPTEMBER
A NEW evening bus service will be launched this summer, linking Lyme Regis and Bridport and the villages in between.The service, called LB1, will start on Friday 1 May and will run every Friday and Saturday night until Saturday 26 September.
LB1 will start at Bridport bus station at 6.15pm and the last bus will leave Lyme Regis at 11.30pm, stopping at Chideock, Morecombelake and Charmouth.There will also be the opportunity to link with the X53 service from Weymouth for the first two buses from Bridport and the last bus from Lyme Regis will travel back to Weymouth, offering even more flexibility for passengers.
The project for a late-night bus service was spearheaded by West Dorset Commons, who worked in partnership with Lyme Regis Town Council to secure a £20,000 grant from Western Gateway STB, the Sub-national Transport Body for the West of England.
For details of the Bus timetable please go Lyme Regis Town Council website http://bustimes.org/services/lb1-bridport-bus-station-holm-bush-car-park
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