RESIDENTS are readying themselves for more disruption on a Wimborne road that is notorious for flooding.

Stapehill Road was reportedly flooded for more than 50 days in 2023, and there is ‘no end in sight’ for people living and working in the area.

A resident who frequently uses the road, Dave Chapman, said: “Stapehill Road is closed for a vast majority of the year due to flooding issues, and this will affect the house prices to anyone wanting to sell up for drier land.

“Dorset Council need to build a proper drainage system leading to the main sewer and help elevate flood waters from the road rather than just clearing out ditches once every few years.”

Residents are pleading for the council to mitigate the problem, saying it’s time for Dorset Council to "bite the bullet" and have a conversation with the residents.

The road has a history of flooding, with people saying the road is frequently closed as the water level rises, sometimes to a meter deep.

There are some businesses on the road which residents say are losing out on customers due to the road being blocked.

Dave added: “It’s time that the money these residents and businesses have spent on Council taxes that the council spends that money getting rid of this issue once and for all and does more to prevent flooding in the future.”

Dorset Council said highways officers had cleared ditches and jetted the existing pipework in the road. It says the ‘sheer volume’ of rainwater running into the road causes the flooding.

A Dorset Council spokesperson said: “Unfortunately, water levels need to drop further so our specialist contractor can thoroughly survey the pipes.

“Our checks indicate the piped water system is running well but is unable to cope with the large volume of rainfall, particularly during intense storms.

“Until the specialists can do their full survey, we cannot advise what measures are needed or when the work can take place. We appreciate this is frustrating and remain in contact with residents affected concerning any needs.”