Live: New Road is closed in both directions following collision
Update: This article contains information on an earlier incident and the information below may no longer be relevant
New Road in Bournemouth is closed in both directions due to a crash between Whitelegg Way and Parley Cross.
As a result, there’s heavy congestion on the B3073 Christchurch Road between Parley Cross and Longham mini roundabouts, and on New Road.
This incident was first reported on Bournemouth One on Wednesday (17/09/2025 5:35pm).
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