The main route for Littlemoor will be closed overnight for roadworks starting tonight.

Littlemoor Road will also be closed overnight from the Bincombe Bumps Roundabout to the Chalbury Corner Roundabout - a distance of slightly more than two kilometres.

This will take place overnight from July 18 to July 23, 9.30pm to 5am.

These closures will enable RMS & WJ Lining safe access to carry out preservation and lining works

The alternative route, which will be sign posted is as follows: B3155 - B3159 - A354.

There will also be overnight closures between the A353 Jurassic Roundabout and the Bincombe Bumps Roundabout.

The work here started on Wednesday, July 17 and is expected to be completed by Monday, July 22. They will be carried out between 8pm and 5am.

The temporary closures order is needed in order to comply with health and safety regulations, which require the provision of safe working areas and to minimise the likelihood of danger to highway users.

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Any person who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the closure notice will be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1000.

Emergency access will be maintained at all times.

For more information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, call Safe Mark Highways on 07551042586.

For further information concerning this Order please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020.