Dorset: Julian’s Bridge traffic signal trial to end
The temporary traffic signal scheme installed to trial a pedestrian walkway on a narrow road bridge in Dorset is to be removed earlier than planned after it received overwhelmingly negative feedback. Travel delays have been reported since the signals were installed at Julian’s Bridge in Wimborne on 26 May. The temporary walkway and signal-controlled, one-way […]
New long‑term transport plan sets out safer, greener travel for Dorset
A new long‑term strategy to help make Dorset’s transport and travel better for residents, the economy and the environment is being reviewed by councillors. Dorset Council’s Place and Resources Overview committee are being asked to give their views on the final draft of the Local Transport Plan 2026 to 2041. The pan-Dorset Transport Plan has […]
Dorset drivers told to ‘trust’ bridge traffic lights trial
Temporary traffic lights are being installed on a historical road bridge to determine whether a new footbridge is needed to protect pedestrians. Julian’s Bridge in Wimborne will have signal-controlled, one-way traffic for six weeks from Tuesday while Dorset Council trials a temporary footway on part of the road, as reported by Highways News earlier this […]
Tanker Rent UK supports same-day gully tanker deployment for Dorset Council
Dorset Council put a new Bucher Municipal GullyFlex C80 gully tanker straight to work after Tanker Rent UK coordinated delivery, handover and operator training in a single morning. Gully tankers are used to clear silt, debris and standing water from roadside drains, gullies and catch pits. Keeping these systems clear helps reduce surface water, protect […]
Dorset: Dedicated footway and signals to be trialled on Wimborne bridge
Temporary traffic management will be placed on Julian’s Bridge in Wimborne from Tuesday 26 May 2026 to test a safer way for people to cross the bridge on foot. “Before exploring alternative or more complex options, we need to test whether traffic signals and a single‑lane layout can work in practice on this bridge,” a council spokesperson […]
Dorset Council responds to record number of flood-damaged roads
Priority repairs to flood damaged roads are set to go ahead later this year, as Dorset Council responds to a record number of highway issues. From December 2025 to February 2026, the council recorded a 92% increase in reported potholes, a 54% increase in other road defects and an 83% increase in emergency call-outs – […]
Potholes: New data points to encouraging uptick in prevention work
Vital surface dressing work on Britain’s local roads that is proven to prevent potholes forming increased by 15% this year, new data shared with the RAC has revealed. Figures from the Road Emulsion Association (REA) show around 44.4m square metres of surface dressing – enough to treat the equivalent of around 4,340 miles of road […]
Dorset unveils £115m plan to improve roads and travel
Dorset Council has unveiled a new plan that could see up to £115 million spent on local roads over the next four years. The aim is to make journeys safer, greener and more reliable for residents and visitors. The plan covers all parts of Dorset, with more projects planned as funding is confirmed. The council is making […]
Dorset plans new A30 safety measures after recent fatalities
Dorset Council has announced that appropriate action is ti be taken by the end of this summer to improve safety on the A30 near Sherborne. This is in response to a Coroner’s report and a number of serious and fatal road traffic collisions at Loscombe Crossroads. The measures, to be introduced by the council, follow a report […]
Construction firms on alert to £200m Dorset highways contract
Dorset Council is seeking early market engagement from suppliers interested in its Highway Term Service Works Contract, spanning five years, between 1 April 2027 and 31 March 2032. Firms are invited to complete and return a pre-market engagement questionnaire by 12pm on 6 May 2025 – ahead of a procurement process which is scheduled to start in March next year, says Construction Wave. The […]