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A31 closed during Wednesday morning rush-hour following fuel spillage

by Roy Martin
written by Roy Martin

A fuel spillage on the A31 at Ringwood caused long delays on the surrounding roads on Wednesday morning.

Emergency services responded to the incident, which included a car falling off a trailer, just before 8am near the Ashley Heath interchange and the road was closed for around two hours.

There was major disruption to local public transport, as the A338 Spur Road was congested north bound, along with the A31 eastbound, the B3081 Verwood Road and A338 Salisbury Road, both southbound.

Traffic through Ringwood was also at a standstill as motorists diverted via the Avon Causeway and Christchurch Road.

The spillage happened shortly after another incident at the Blackwater junction on the A338, in which two people were arrested on suspicion of driving offences and subsequently taken to hospital as a precaution.

Photos: Ringwood Fire

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Clean-up operation underway – again – after heavy rain causes floods and chaos

by Andy Diprose
written by Andy Diprose

Another big clean-up operation is underway today, Friday, after heavy rain caused floods and chaos in Dorset – for the second time this week.

Roads were closed, cars stranded and public transport severely disrupted as just under 28 millimetres of rain fell in 12 hours.

Flooding around the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site, including the Cooper Dean roundabout, affected traffic leaving the hospital at Castle Lane East causing severe congestion.

The Isle of Purbeck was a virtual island after the A351 in Corfe Castle became impassable.

Traffic on the A35 at the Bakers Arms roundabout, and adjoining roads, was also affected by floods.

A flood warning has been issued for the Lower Avon from Ringwood to Christchurch and the Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch.

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A31 westbound lane closure continues across the New Forest

by Roy Martin
written by Roy Martin

One lane remains closed on the A31 between Burley and Ringwood pending emergency drainage work.

The westbound lane has been closed, causing long delays at peak times across the New Forest, for the past seven days.

National Highways has confirmed the lane will remain closed tonight with a view to removing the closure sometime between Wednesday and Thursday (25th/26th January).

Sub-zero temperatures are delaying fixing the burst water pipes.

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Festive travel offers across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

by Roy Martin
written by Roy Martin

Late-night Christmas shoppers, residents and visitors to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are set to benefit from a whole range of festive travel offers over the next few weeks including free parking on selected days, discounted bus tickets and free bike rides.

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Five day closure of B3081 Verwood Road postponed

by B1
written by B1

The planned half-term closure of the main Verwood to Ringwood road has been postponed.

The B3081 was scheduled to be shut to vehicles from 7.30am On October 25th to 5pm, October 29th 2021.

But in a discussion on the multiple roadworks currently planned for Verwood, Councillor Toni Coombs announced the closure has been put off following action by local councillors.

We’ve requested more information but for now, we can confirm the tree felling work will not be going ahead during half-term.

Meanwhile, tonight (9pm) sees the start of the A31 eastbound entry sliproad towards Ringwood being closed around the clock till Christmas.

For more details on roadworks taking place today and every day in Verwood, visit our dedicated page at VerwoodToday.co.uk/roadworks.

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