UPDATE: Saturday 24 October 20:30 PORTLAND BEACH ROAD REMAINS OPEN

The Environment Agency and emergency services have been closely monitoring the situation throughout the evening and are satisfied that current conditions do not require the road to be closed.

There is still a period of high winds and rain continuing throughout the evening.

Multi-agency teams are monitoring forecasts, local conditions, and water levels. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

People planning to travel to or from Portland on the evening of Saturday 24 October are advised to:

• check travel conditions before setting off
• allow extra time for journeys
• make essential journeys only when possible 
• be prepared for possible disruption to travel plans
• check with our Disrupted Services pages on the Dorset Council website

Residents and visitors across Dorset are also advised to take sensible precautions ahead of the forecast weather, including securing bins and loose outdoor items, taking care around coastal areas and checking that animals and livestock are safe and protected.

Latest updates will be published here. We will continue to keep residents, businesses and road users informed as conditions develop.