A MAJOR Dorset road will be hit by traffic restrictions at night for a year as work is carried out.

Motorists travelling on A31 trunk road between the Verwood interchange and the Bere Regis roundabout will face speed restrictions from March 12 overnight.

A 40 mile per hour speed limit will be in place on the stretch as employees from the Highways Agency carry out essential carriageway repairs.

The restrictions will come into force overnight throughout the week, including: l Monday to Thursday nights from 10pm until 5am l Friday nights from 11pm until 6am l Saturday nights from 10pm until 7am l Sunday nights from 11pm until 5am Lay-bys and bus lay-bys will also be closed overnight to ensure contractors can work safely.