THE A31 eastbound in Dorset is set to be closed tonight until the early hours of tomorrow morning.

The closure is required to enable road markings to be refreshed. 

The A31 eastbound will be closed from Palmersford roundabout (A347 Ringwood Road) to A338 Ashley Heath roundabout.

Traffic will be diverted via the A347 and A338 and motorists are urged to allow extra time for travelling in this area.

The closure will be in place from 9pm tonight until 6am tomorrow, June 15.