MAJOR construction work is continuing in preparation for the demolition of a busy Dorset road.
From Monday, June 3, drivers along the A357 through Durweston are being urged to allow extra time for their journeys as three-way temporary lights will replace the permanent A350/A357 junction signals.
The traffic signal on the A357 is being moved around 100m away from the junction to provide safe working space for the removal of road fencing and kerbs, and for strengthening the carriageway edge on the north side.
The temporary signals will be in place for three weeks until Saturday, June 22, when the road will be closed for four weeks.
Dorset Council said the closure was needed because the flood arches – and the road over them – will be demolished so the new culvert units can be installed.
Work will also take place to remove road fencing and kerbs and to strengthen the carriageway edge on the south side.
The work to date has including making concrete aprons for the flood arches and excavating under all the arches, ready for new culvert base material.
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