A TOWN road is being partly closed overnight for resurfacing work to take place.

London Road in Dorchester is shut for night works which began on Friday, July 19 and will continue until Wednesday, July 24. These works are taking place between 8pm and 5am.

It is closed between its junctions with Kings Road and Fordington High Street, a distance of approximately 450 metres.

This order will enable RMS & WJ Lining safe access to carry out asphalt preservation and lining works.

An alternative route is signed using: Kings Road - Icen Way - South Walks Road - Great Western Road - Damers Road - Williams Avenue - Bridport Road - High West Street - High East Street.

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

For further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, call Safe Mark Highways on 07551 042586.

To see more public notices like these see the Dorset Echo Public Notices portal here 

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

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

Find this information online at dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events