THE outside lane of the A338 Spur Road will be closed overnight for the next two nights.

The lane will be closed between Ashley Heath Roundabout and Blackwater Junction from 8pm until 6am tonight and tomorrow.

The closure is so barrier maintenance can be carried out.

A concrete panel will also be removed and replaced after it was damaged in a collision.

A reduced 50mph speed limit will also be in force and will remain in place during the day on Friday.

Dorset County Council said investigation works at Blackwater Bridge and at the southern end of the road are also planned.

Earlier this month, Dorset County Council announced a 5.9 mile stretch of the Spur Road would be subject to a 50 mile per hour speed limit between April 26 and May 10 while an inspection over potential 'remedial' work is carried out.

Both sides of the carriageway will be reviewed, and lanes may be closed during the works.