ROADWORKS SUMMARY
East Orchard, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 0LQ
Introduction
View current and future planned roadworks and road closures for SP7 0LQ and the surrounding area.
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The roadworks shown below show all current and proposed works during the next 90 days and historical data is recorded since July 2020.
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Major Roadworks near to East Orchard, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 0LQ
Details of major roadworks, currently in progress or starting soon and resulting in road closures and/or traffic signal management for are shown here covering a 5 mile radius. See further down for details of all roadworks in your area.
31 Dec 2026
Dorset Council are carrying out Highway improvement works on Blandford Road, Iwerne Minster.
These works are categorised as Major.
Multi-way signals are to be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 5 January 2026 at 00:00 and could run through until 31 December 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Dorset Council on 20 Jan 2026 at 11:20.
31 Dec 2026
Dorset Council are carrying out Highway improvement works on Main Road, Compton Abbas.
These works are categorised as Major.
Two-way signals are to be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 5 January 2026 at 00:00 and could run through until 31 December 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Dorset Council on 20 Jan 2026 at 10:30.
31 Dec 2026
Dorset Council are carrying out Highway improvement works on Blandford Road, Melbury Abbas.
These works are categorised as Major.
Two-way signals are to be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 5 January 2026 at 00:00 and could run through until 31 December 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Dorset Council on 20 Jan 2026 at 10:30.
31 Dec 2026
Dorset Council are carrying out Highway improvement works on Dinahs Hollow, Melbury Abbas.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road is closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 5 January 2026 at 00:00 and could run through until 31 December 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Dorset Council on 6 Jan 2026 at 08:35.
19 Oct 2026
Dorset Council are carrying out roadworks on Mampitts Road, Shaftesbury.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road is closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 17 August 2026 at 08:00 and could run through until 19 October 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Dorset Council on 11 Sep 2026 at 14:35.
Tomorrow
Dorset Council are carrying out roadworks on Sherborne Road, West Stour.
These works are categorised as Major.
Two-way signals are to be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 24 August 2026 at 09:00 and could run through until 18 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Dorset Council on 7 Sep 2026 at 08:44.
21 and 25 Sep 2026
Dorset Council are proposing to carry out Highway improvement works on Hains Lane, Marnhull.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 21 September 2026 and could run through until 25 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Dorset Council on 10 Jul 2026 at 11:20.
21 and 25 Sep 2026
Dorset Council are proposing to carry out Highway improvement works on Hains Lane, Marnhull.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 21 September 2026 and could run through until 25 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Dorset Council on 1 Sep 2026 at 10:22.
12 and 16 Oct 2026
Wessex Water are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Green Close, Sturminster Newton.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 12 October 2026 and could run through until 16 October 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Wessex Water on 14 Jul 2026 at 10:30.
28 and 30 Oct 2026
BT are proposing to carry out Utility asset works on Station Road, Child Okeford.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 28 October 2026 and could run through until 30 October 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by BT on 14 Aug 2026 at 09:50.
2 and 6 Nov 2026
Wessex Water are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on The Street, Sutton Waldron.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 2 November 2026 and could run through until 6 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Wessex Water on 17 Aug 2026 at 14:45.
2 and 13 Nov 2026
Dorset Council are proposing to carry out Highway improvement works on St James Common To Higher Green Farm, Cann.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 2 November 2026 and could run through until 13 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Dorset Council on 21 Jul 2026 at 09:20.
4 and 6 Nov 2026
Dorset Council are proposing to carry out Highway improvement works on Scotchey Lane, Stour Provost.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 4 November 2026 and could run through until 6 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Dorset Council on 1 Sep 2026 at 09:21.
4 and 6 Nov 2026
Dorset Council are proposing to carry out Highway improvement works on Scotchey Lane, Stour Provost.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 4 November 2026 and could run through until 6 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Dorset Council on 11 Sep 2026 at 09:38.
9 and 13 Nov 2026
Wessex Water are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Watery Lane, Iwerne Minster.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 9 November 2026 and could run through until 13 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Wessex Water on 14 Aug 2026 at 09:50.
10 and 12 Nov 2026
Scottish Hydro Electric Power Dis are proposing to carry out Remedial works on Sodom Lane, Marnhull.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 10 November 2026 and could run through until 12 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by Scottish Hydro Electric Power Dis on 14 Sep 2026 at 11:05.
Roadworks Map near to East Orchard, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 0LQ
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Roadworks Listing near to East Orchard, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 0LQ (1 Events)
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