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 […]
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 […]