ROADWORKS SUMMARY
SHAFTESBURY, SP7 7BQ
Introduction
View current and future planned roadworks and road closures for SP7 7BQ and the surrounding area.
Our roadwork details are constantly updated and reflect the current situation and we offer both a map view and a listing. We also highlight the major and significant roadworks occuring near to you help you avoid the worst of the delays to your journey.
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 SHAFTESBURY, SP7 7BQ
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 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.
Friday
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.
Friday
Wessex Internet are carrying out Utility asset works on Dennis Lane, Ludwell.
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 14 September 2026 at 08:30 and could run through until 18 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Wessex Internet on 14 Sep 2026 at 08:42.
14 and 16 Oct 2026
BT are proposing to carry out Utility asset works on Bay Road, Gillingham.
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 14 October 2026 and could run through until 16 October 2026. The works will impact the verge only.
This roadwork event was last updated by BT on 10 Jul 2026 at 10:00.
27 Oct and 6 Nov 2026
Dorset Council are proposing to carry out Section 50 on The Street, Motcombe.
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 27 October 2026 and could run through until 6 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by Dorset Council on 27 Aug 2026 at 16:31.
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.
16 and 18 Nov 2026
BT are proposing to carry out Utility asset works on Bittles Green, Motcombe.
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 16 November 2026 and could run through until 18 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by BT on 18 Aug 2026 at 09:45.
23 and 25 Nov 2026
BT are proposing to carry out Utility asset works on Bay Road, Gillingham.
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 23 November 2026 and could run through until 25 November 2026. The works will impact the verge only.
This roadwork event was last updated by BT on 20 Aug 2026 at 09:15.
Roadworks Map near to SHAFTESBURY, SP7 7BQ
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Roadworks Listing near to SHAFTESBURY, SP7 7BQ (4 Events)
(Scheduled Dates)
(miles)
(Scheduled: 10 Sep 2026 - 16 Sep 2026)
(Scheduled: 17 Aug 2026 - 19 Oct 2026)
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