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- 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
Continue reading → - CHIDEOCK NEWS – APRIL 2026
- CHIDEOCK NEWS – MARCH 2026
