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A31 Weekend Closure Disrupts Traffic Between Bere Regis and Sturminster Marshall
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Full Weekend Closure Details
National Highways closed the A31 in both directions between Bere Regis Roundabout and the Roundhouse Roundabout near Sturminster Marshall for a full weekend. The shutdown began at 21:00 BST on October 16 and will continue until 06:00 BST on Monday, October 19. The eight-mile (13 km) stretch will be unavailable to all traffic, with emergency-services access maintained throughout the works.
Background: Resurfacing Programme
The closure is part of a three-week resurfacing programme that started on October 2 and is scheduled to run through October 23. In addition to the weekend shutdown, the same segment will be closed each night from 21:00 to 06:00, Monday-to-Friday, to allow overnight carriageway repairs.
Diversion Route and Travel Advice
Motorists are directed onto a signed 12-mile (20 km) diversion that uses the A35 and A350. Westbound drivers leave the A31 at the Roundhouse Roundabout, travel south on the A350 to Upton Roundabout, then head west on the A35 to rejoin the A31 at Bere Regis. Eastbound traffic follows the same route in reverse, exiting at Bere Regis, taking the A35 toward Poole, then joining the A350 at Upton to return to the A31 at the Roundhouse Roundabout. Drivers have been urged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and check the latest traffic information before setting off.
Data Summary
- Closed segment: 8 miles (13 km) between Bere Regis and Roundhouse roundabouts.
- Diversion length: 12 miles (20 km) via A35/A350.
- Closure period: Friday 21:00 BST (Oct 16) -> Monday 06:00 BST (Oct 19).
- Nightly closures: 21:00 BST -> 06:00 BST, Monday-Friday, throughout the programme.
Verbatim Quotes
- “If you're travelling on the A31 between Bere Regis and Sturminster Marshall, please be aware of a full weekend closure from 9pm Friday 16 October to 6am on Monday 19 October.” — National Highways spokesperson
- “The closure is part of resurfacing work taking place throughout the month with overnight closures also in place Monday to Friday, from 9pm to 6am.” — National Highways