RESURFACING works are continuing on Dorset roads throughout December – with drivers being warned of closures.

Dorset Council highways maintenance gangs are continuing work to repair damaged roads.

“To allow this work to take place safely, the area of the road being worked on will be closed,” a spokesperson said.

“Daytime road closures are 9am to 4pm and night work is usually from 8pm to 6am.

“We will do our best to keep you updated if our schedule of work changes.”

The list below features roads being resurfaced and does not include other works, such as water or gas utilities.

Resurfacing roadworks in Dorset in December 2023:
* Swanage Road, Studland – until December 2: Road closed nightly 8pm to 6am
* C7 Bere Road (Wareham to Bere Regis) – December 4 to 15, then
January 15 to 19: Road closed daily from 9am to 4pm
* North Allington, from Donkey Lane junction to West Street, Bridport junction – November 30 to December 9: Road closed from 8pm to 6am
* Bridge Inn Lane, Preston, Weymouth, from Bridge in to Seven Acres Road – December 12: Road closed from 9am to 4pm
* The Cross, Leigh, Sherborne – December 13 to 15: Road closed daily from 9am to 4pm

People can report highway-related issues, including damage, via the Dorset Council website. Reports go directly to the community highways officer for assessment.