DIVERSIONS will be in place as slip roads on and off a stretch of the A31 will close overnight.

The exit and entry slip roads at the B3081 Hurn Road Verwood junction will close overnight on Friday.

A spokesperson for Highways England said: “The Verwood junction, will be closed tonight (9pm to 6am) while we resurface.

“Signed diversions will be in place via the adjacent junctions. If you usually use this junction, please plan your journey in advance.”