Roadworks taking place across the BCP area this week

Roadworks taking place across the BCP area this week
Roadworks taking place across the BCP area this week
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The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week:

Argyll Road (Bournemouth) - outside 8

Temporary road closure from 6 January until 22 January during SWW works to repair a burst main. Signed diversion route in operation. Delays expected. Contact South West Water 0344 346 2020

Ashley Road (Poole) – near junction Loch Road

Temporary (night-time) traffic signals from 20 January until 21 January during Virgin Media maintenance works. Delays expected. Contact Virgin Media 0870 888 3117

Barrack Road (Christchurch) – outside the old Police station site

Temporary carriageway restrictions from 6 January until 27 January during a private sewer connection which includes collaborative works. Delays expected. Contact BCP Highways 01202 123456

Carbery Avenue (Bournemouth) - outside 9

Temporary traffic signals on 23 January during Wessex Water works to repair a rocking/noisy access cover. Delays expected. Contact Wessex Water 0345 600 4600

Castle Lane East (Bournemouth) – outside 900

Temporary (night-time) carriageway restrictions from 22 January until 23 January during Wessex Water works to repair a rocking/noisy access cover. Delays expected. Contact Wessex Water 0345 600 4600

Christchurch Bypass (Christchurch) – near Somerford Roundabout

Temporary carriageway restrictions on 21 January during BCP works repair the safety fence. Delays expected. Contact BCP Highways 01202 123456

Clarendon Road (Poole) – outside 8

Temporary traffic signals on 20 January during Wessex Water works to repair a rocking/noisy access cover. Delays expected. Contact Wessex Water 0345 600 4600

Cliff Drive (Poole) – outside 3 - The Circle

Temporary traffic signals from 12 December until 20 February during SGN gas connection works. Delays expected. Contact Southern Gas Network 0800 912 1717

Eagle Road (Poole) – junction Poole Road to jct Princess Road

Temporary road closure from 21 January until 27 January during SWW installation works. Signed diversion route in operation. Delays expected. Contact South West Water 0344 346 2020

Elliott Road (Bournemouth) – at rear of Estate

Temporary carriageway restrictions on 19 January until 23 January during investigative works. Delays expected. Contact BCP Highways 01202 123456

Gervis Road (Bournemouth) – at roundabout with Meryick Road

Temporary traffic signals from 15 January until 21 January during SWW works to repair a leak. Delays expected. Contact South West Water 0344 346 2020

Good Road (Poole) – junction Rosemary Road

Temporary road closure from 14 January until 21 January during SGN works to locate and repair a leak. Signed diversion route in operation. Delays expected. Contact Southern Gas Network 0800 912 1717

Gravel Hill (Poole) – outside 3

Temporary (night-time) traffic signals from 23 January until 24 January during Wessex Water works to repair a rocking/noisy access cover. Delays expected. Contact Wessex Water 0345 600 4600

Herbert Avenue (Poole) – junction near Good Road

Temporary (night-time) traffic signals from 21 January until 22 January during Wessex Water works to repair their apparatus. Delays expected. Contact Wessex Water 0345 600 4600

Hoburne Lane (Christchurch) – outside Hoburne Holiday Park

Temporary traffic signals from 14 January until 20 January during SWW works to repair a leak. Delays expected. Contact South West Water 0344 346 2020

Kingland Road (Poole) – George Roundabout

Temporary traffic signals on 15 January until 23 January during BCP works to refurbish the traffic signals. Delays expected. Contact BCP Highways 01202 123456

Lower Blandford Road (Poole) – outside 136

Temporary traffic signals from 22 January until 23 January during Virgin Media maintenance works. Delays expected. Contact Virgin Media 0870 888 3117

Madeira Road, Lansdowne Rd (Bournemouth) – Lansdowne RAB to jct Stafford Rd

Temporary carriageway restrictions, including road closure from 1 September until 1 May 2026, during private works that include installation, design and resurfacing works. Signed diversion route in operation where required. Delays expected. Contact BCP Highways 01202 123456

Martello Park (Poole) – whole road from the junction Western Road

Temporary traffic signals from 5 January until 20 February during SGN installation works. Delays expected. Contact Southern Gas Network 0800 912 1717

Old Christchurch Road (Bournemouth) – jct Maderia Road to Lorne Park Road

Temporary traffic signals from 19 January until 30 January during BCP highways improvement works. Delays expected. Contact BCP Highways 01202 123456

Penn Hill Avenue (Poole) – at junction Spur Road

Temporary (night-time) traffic signals from 20 January until 21 January during Wessex Water works to repair a rocking/noisy access cover. Delays expected. Contact Wessex Water 0345 600 4600

Ringwood Road (Poole) – outside 180

Temporary traffic signals from 15 January until 19 January during Wessex Water works to repair their service. Delays expected. Contact Wessex Water 0345 600 4600

Ringwood Road (Poole) – junction Parkstone Heights to Hunt Road

Temporary traffic signals from 16 January until 22 January during BCP installations and resurfacing works. Delays expected. Contact BCP Highways 01202 123456

Ringwood Road (Poole) – junction Hunt Road and junction Balston Road

Temporary traffic signals from 21 July 2025 until 28 February during BCP kerbing and installation works. Delays expected. Contact BCP Highways 01202 123456

Rosemary Road (Poole) – junction Good Road

Temporary traffic signals from 14 January until 21 January during SGN works to locate and repair a leak. Delays expected. Contact Southern Gas Network 0800 912 1717

Sandbanks Road (Poole) – junction Crichel Mount Road

Temporary traffic signals from 20 January until 22 January during Wessex Water works to locate and repair a leak. Delays expected. Contact Wessex Water 0345 600 4600

Sandbanks Road (Poole) – outside 216

Temporary (night-time) traffic signals from 23 January until 24 January during Wessex Water works to repair their apparatus. Delays expected. Contact Wessex Water 0345 600 4600

Springdale Road (Poole) – junction Lewesdon Drive

Temporary traffic signals from 16 January until 20 January during BT maintenance works. Delays expected. Contact BT 0800 023 2023 option 1

St Clair Road (Poole) – junction with Cliff Drive

Temporary traffic signals from 12 January until 23 January during SGN installation works. Delays expected. Contact Southern Gas Network 0800 912 1717

Stafford Road (Bournemouth) – junction Madeira Rd to junction Lorne Park Road

Temporary road closure from 1 September until 1 May during BCP works installation and re-design works for the new school. Signed diversion route in operation. Delays expected. Contact BCP Highways 01202 123456

The Avenue (Bournemouth) – junction with Western Road

Temporary traffic signals from 5 January until 6 February during works to replace the traffic signals. Delays expected. Contact BCP Highways 01202 123456

Throop Road (Bournemouth) – outside 2

Temporary traffic signals from 22 January until 24 January during Virgin Media maintenance works. Delays expected. Contact Virgin Media 0870 888 3117

Upton Road (Poole) –from Fleetsbridge Roundabout to Creekmoor Roundabout

Temporary road closure from 15 December until 20 February during SGN gas main replacement works. Signed diversion route in operation. Delays expected. Contact Southern Gas Network 0800 912 1717

Wedgewood Drive (Poole) – outside 43 to junction Sandbanks Road

Temporary traffic signals from 24 November until 3 March 2026 during Wessex Water upgrading and installation works. Delays expected. Contact Wessex Water 0345 600 4600

Westover Road (Bournemouth) – from Bath Road to Gervis Place

Temporary carriageway restrictions on 12 January until 1 May during BCP works to improve the carriageway, bus stops and footway. Delays expected. Contact BCP Highways 01202 123456

Wimborne Road (Bournemouth) – near roundabout with Ringwood Road

Temporary (night-time) traffic signals from 20 January until 21 January during Wessex Water works to repair a rocking/noisy access cover. Delays expected. Contact Wessex Water 0345 600 4600

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