Planned Roadworks W/C 12th October 2026

Drivers across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and East Dorset should plan ahead this week, with overnight closures on the A31, new restrictions in Sandbanks and ongoing gas and highway works on several local roads.

Major routes

A31 between Bere Regis and Roundhouse Roundabout: Resurfacing is scheduled to close both directions overnight during the working week, normally from 9pm until 6am. Closures on the nights of Monday 12, Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 October have been listed, with a further continuous closure planned from 9pm on Friday 16 October until 6am on Monday 19 October. The diversion uses the A35 and A350, while lay-bys and bus stops on the affected stretch remain closed during the scheme.

A35 at Morden: A temporary 30mph limit is due to begin on Thursday 15 October to allow construction traffic to enter and leave the Blackheath Water Recycling Centre site. The restriction covers approximately 1.6 kilometres east of the access road to Black Heath Farm in both directions and is currently expected to remain until 31 March 2028.

Road closures in Poole

Brudenell Road, Sandbanks: A new closure is scheduled to begin on Monday 12 October between Haven Road and the first junction with Brudenell Avenue, while utility connection work takes place. The restriction is currently expected to continue until 19 December. The diversion uses Brudenell Avenue, Shore Road and Haven Road.

Recreation Road: The section between Alder Road and Gloucester Road remains closed daily from 8am to 7pm for highway improvements, with the current programme running until 23 October. Drivers should follow the signed diversion.

Longfleet Road: The closure near the junction with Elizabeth Road continues for gas main replacement work, with a scheduled end date of 29 November. The diversion runs via Elizabeth Road, Parkstone Road and Fernside Road.

Bournemouth – closures and parking restrictions

St Michaels Road and West Hill Road: Short sections around their junction in the West Cliff area remain closed to vehicles for gas works until 23 October. The affected stretches are approximately 56 metres of St Michaels Road and 26 metres of West Hill Road near Tollard Court.

Henville Road: Parking bays on the western side, close to Stewart Road and Malmesbury Park Place, are suspended in stages for gas main replacement until 30 October. Spaces are due to reopen as individual sections are completed.

St Swithuns Road: A limited-waiting parking bay on the eastern side near Southcote Road is scheduled to be suspended from Monday 12 until Tuesday 20 October while gas works take place.

East Dorset and the Purbeck area

Black Moor Road, Verwood: The road is scheduled to remain closed between Ringwood Road and Taunus Way while work is carried out on overhead electricity equipment. Waiting and parking restrictions also affect parts of Black Moor Road and Taunus Way. The current anticipated completion date is 31 October, with a locally signed diversion.

Morden Road, Sandford: Resurfacing closures are scheduled to continue until Monday 12 October, between 9am and 5pm.

Chelmsford Road, Upton: Resurfacing is scheduled for Monday 12 October, with the road closed between 9am and 5pm. Further daytime works are planned on Wyatts Lane in Wareham on 12 and 13 October and East Walls on 13 October.

Roadwork dates and traffic arrangements can change at short notice, so check local signs and allow extra time for journeys, especially if you use the A31 in the evening.