TRAFFIC is moving slowly after a car has broken down on the A35.

The broken-down car caused delays on the southbound carriageway at A352 West Stafford turn off.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said: "We received a report at 2.23pm of a broken down vehicle on the A35 Dorchester bypass between the Stadium Roundabout and the Stinsford Roundabout.

"Officers attended to assist with traffic management as the vehicle was recovered.

"The road was cleared at around 4.10pm."