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Car thief causes multiple collisions and delays on A338 in Bournemouth

by Roy Martin
written by Roy Martin

The driver of an alleged stolen vehicle caused multiple collisions on Wessex Way in Bournemouth on Wednesday morning causing long delays for motorists.

Dorset Police received a report at 8.09am on Wednesday 25 January 2023 of the theft of a vehicle in Craigmoor Avenue. A woman sustained an injury to her foot during the incident.

Further reports were received at around 8.10am that the car had been involved in a number of collisions along the A338 near to the Cooper Dean roundabout.

It is alleged that the driver failed to stop at the scene and made off on foot. Officers attended to carry out searches of the area.

A further report was received at around 8.35am that a vehicle had been stolen from Tyrrell Gardens and made off in the direction of Jewell Road.

The vehicle was subsequently located on the A31 and a man was arrested on suspicion of aggravated theft of a motor vehicle. He has been taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries.

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Bell, of Bournemouth CID, said: “An investigation is underway into the incidents and I would urge any witnesses, or any motorists with relevant dashcam footage, to please come forward.

“I understand this caused a lot of traffic problems in the area and I would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while road closures remain in place.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230012459. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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Cooper Dean flyover closed following accident on A338 northbound

by Roy Martin
written by Roy Martin

An incident is causing long delays on the A338 Wessex Way following the closure of the Cooper Dean flyover in Bournemouth.

Emergency services are on the scene and traffic has been stopped. Surrounding routes including Castle Lane East, Castle Lane West and Richmond Park Road are all congested.

Castle Lane West, Whitelegg Way and New Road towards West Parley also very slow moving as traffic take an alternative route.

More Bus also reported delays on X1, X2, X3 and X6 services.

Update 1.30pm: Road has now reopened.

See more on this incident here.

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Verwood

Average speed cameras now live on the A338 Bournemouth

by Roy Martin
written by Roy Martin

The new permanent average speed cameras on the A338 Bournemouth Spur Road are now switched on.

The cameras will support a temporary 40mph speed limit on the southbound carriageways of the A338 from Blackwater Junction to the Cooper Dean Roundabout.

The 40mph southbound limit will be in place for the remainder of the works whilst cameras will support a 50mph limit on the northbound carriageway.

Following the completion of the scheme next month, average speed cameras will support the 50mph limit that was previously in place on both sides of the carriageway. The cameras will be managed by Dorset Police.

Gary Powell, the senior responsible officer for the A338 improvements, said: “The cameras will help make the Blackwater slip roads easier and safer to use as motorists travel at a consistent speed through the area. They will also help improve the flow of traffic.

“We would like to remind motorists to follow the speed limit and be mindful that the speed cameras will become operational at the end of the month. These are in place for the safety of our operatives who are working during the day, at night and at weekends to complete the improvements as soon as possible.’’

Currently, work on the multi-million pound A338 / Blackwater Junction Improvements scheme is running to schedule for completion at the end of June. Until near the end of the scheme, there will be a series of overnight road closures to enable surfacing and barrier installation works to be carried out.

Depending on a variety of factors, such as speed and previous offences, the funds generated by speeding fines will go to one of two locations.

In cases dealt with by the Courts and Fixed Penalty Fines (with the addition of points on the driving licence) will be sent to the Central Government Consolidated Fund.

Alternatively, fees from drivers on the Driving Awareness Scheme after costs will go directly towards improving road traffic safety schemes

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Verwood

A338 Average Speed Cameras to go live on May 31st

by Roy Martin
written by Roy Martin

The new permanent average speed cameras on the A338 Bournemouth Spur Road, will go live on Friday 31 May 2019.

They will support a temporary 40mph speed limit on the southbound carriageway of the A338 from Blackwater Junction to the Cooper Dean Roundabout.

The 40mph southbound limit will be in place for the remainder of the works and the cameras will support a 50mph limit on the northbound carriageway.

Following the completion of the scheme next month, average speed cameras will support the 50mph limit that was previously in place on both sides of the carriageway, managed by Dorset Police.

Gary Powell, the senior responsible officer for the A338 improvements, said: “The cameras will help make the Blackwater slip roads easier and safer to use as motorists travel at a consistent speed through the area. They will also help improve the flow of traffic.

“We would like to remind motorists to follow the speed limit and be mindful that the speed cameras will become operational at the end of the month. These are in place for the safety of our operatives who are working during the day, at night and at weekends to complete the improvements as soon as possible.’

Currently, work on the multi-million pound A338 / Blackwater Junction Improvements scheme is running to schedule for completion at the end of June. Until near the end of the scheme, there will be a series of overnight road closures to enable surfacing and barrier installation works to be carried out. There will be no overnight closures over the coming May bank holiday weekend.

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Verwood

A338 closed for overnight work during May

by Roy Martin
written by Roy Martin

Starting tonight, and lasting for the next five weeks, the A338 will see some overnight closures between 8pm and 6am.

It will affect journeys from Verwood to Bournemouth and Bournemouth to Verwood, using the A338.

The Council says barriers will be moving and workers will be resurfacing the entire area of the works.

This will result in work at night and weekends until the completion of the scheme in June. The full schedule of closures is expected to be published shortly.

Once these works are complete, an extra lane will be provided between Blackwater and Cooper Dean on the southbound side of the carriageway, and the northbound ‘off slip’ from the A338 on to the B3073 at Blackwater West Junction will be improved.

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