A main Weymouth road has been partially closed due to flooding.

Radipole Lane has been shut near to the junction with Causeway in Radipole Village, due to river levels rising as a result of an influx of heavy rain.

Radipole Lane floodingRadipole Lane flooding (Image: Hollie Carr)

Flood water has spilled out onto the road.

Radipole Lane floodingRadipole Lane flooding (Image: Hollie Carr)

A nearby section of road has only just reopened following approximately five days.

Radipole Lane, Southill shut to traffic between the junction with Causeway and Grafton Avenue to allow Scottish and Southern Power Distribution to carry out a new connection.

Traffic chaos is also impacting other roads across the county.

The A35 Dorchester Road is closed in both directions from Foxhills Lane at Organford to the Upton Roundabout.

The A350 Poole Road from Upton to Sturminster Marshall is also closed as flood water has made the road impassable.