A LANE is closed on the A35 leaving Poole as police deal with a broken-down lorry. 

Heavy queues have formed westbound on the bypass from Poole Road to A350 Blandford Road North. 

Recovery is on the way as lane one is closed. 

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There is congestion to Holes Bay North Roundabout. 

A Dorset Traffic Cops spokesperson said: “Lane closed at A35 Upton bypass near Poole. 

“We're at scene of a broken-down HGV near Upton, closing one lane to keep everyone safe. Recovery are enroute but traffic leaving Poole is heavy.”

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