A large tree stump, which was causing flooding on the A35 at Bloxworth has been removed.
Temporary traffic lights were put in place on the A35 at Bloxworth due to flooding on Wednesday night.
One lane was closed was closed as a result.
The blockage causing flooding on the A35 at #Bloxworth has now been cleared. A large tree stump was the offending item. The traffic lights will be removed this morning #DorsetHighways #KeepDorsetMoving pic.twitter.com/WJxTlAcL1q
— Travel Dorset (@TravelDorset) February 15, 2018
The A35 was shut eastbound between Woodbury Cross at Bere Regis and Morden Park Corner at Bloxworth as a result of heavy rain.
Police at the scene said the carriageway was "deep underwater".
#TRAFFIC - #A35 between #WoodburyCross at #BereRegis and #MordenParkCorner at #Bloxworth **EASTBOUND** is closed as the carriageway is deep underwater. Awaiting temporary traffic lights to manage traffic. @TravelDorset @INRIXtraffic_SW @WessexFM @HeartSouthNews @Wave105Travel pic.twitter.com/sU2k8rw2bM
— Roan Doyle (@PurbeckCop) February 14, 2018
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