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Transport planning

Warning The Local Transport Plan consultation is now closed. We’ll review all the feedback and make changes where needed before the plan is finalised in 2026
Thank you to everyone who contributed to shaping our new joint Local Transport Plan which you can now view.

Local Plan and Local Transport Plan consultations

Dorset is changing, help us shape it. Find out more and comment. Local Transport Plan consultation extended to 20 October and Local Plan consultation extended to 31 October.

Improving north-south connections between the M4 and Dorset

We are working with other councils to build a case for better transport routes between the M4 and Dorset.

Wareham pedestrian level crossing

Working with Network Rail, we are looking to provide a safer pedestrian crossing at the existing railway footbridge in Wareham.