There is heavy traffic building up in Weymouth because of a broken down van.

Traffic between the Jurassic roundabout and Veasta roundabout is 'heavily congested' after the van broke down heading towards Dorchester.

Dorset police are in attendance managing traffic and a recovery vehicle is at the scene to take the van away.

A motorist on their way home from work said:" There is a broken down van on the side of the road and traffic is really slow and congested. 

"It is between the two roundabouts as you head out to Dorchester."

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: At 3.59pm  we received a report of a broken-down vehicle near the Jurassic roundabout, with one lane of traffic blocked.

"Recovery was arranged for the vehicle at around 4.15pm and officers left the scene at around 6.15pm."