A diversion has been set up in Verwood as emergency works are set up on Station Road.
The carriageway is closed to vehicles travelling from the town centre towards the Albion Estate, with an alternative route set up via Home Farm Road, Dewlands Way and Dewlands Road.
The works started on Wednesday evening and are expected to continue till December 1st.
The road remains open for traffic heading towards Verwood.
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