DISRUPTION is expected on a key Bournemouth road as temporary closures will be put in place next month. 

Five miles of highway maintenance will be done on the A338 Spur Road, between Ashley Heath roundabout on the A31 and Blackwater junction at Christchurch Road. 

Temporary restrictions will be put in place between Monday, November 6 and Friday, November 10. 

The closures will be from 9pm to 6am with the southbound carriageway shut on November 6 and 7, and the northbound closed on November 8 and 9. 

It is expected to fully reopen on November 10 at 6am.

Dorset Council says a signed diversion route will be in place via the A31 Ringwood Road to Ferndown and then onto New Road. 

After that, signs will take drivers to Christchurch Road and then Parley Lane past the airport and back to Blackwater junction. 

The council warns fines of up to £1,000 will be handed out to drivers who drive on Spur Road during the overnight closures.