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Transforming Travel in south east Dorset
Williams Avenue junction improvements
Victoria Road Ferndown improvements
Church Road Zebra Crossings, Ferndown
Information about the proposed zebra crossings at Church Road in Ferndown.
Clarence Road raised table junction
Safety improvements to the junction of Clarence Road with Queens Avenue in Dorchester
Dorchester Road Improvements, Lytchett Minster
Improvements to walking, cycling and road safety in Lytchett Minster
Fairfield Road active travel improvements
Active travel and pedestrian safety has been enhanced on Fairfield Road, Dorchester.
Ferry Bridge, A354 Portland Beach Road
In January 2026 we will be carrying out essential repairs to Ferry Bridge on the A354 Portland Beach Road.
Gillingham Principal Street
A new road has been built to support the southern expansion of Gillingham.
Gore Clump safety scheme
Work has been carried out to improve the road layout in the Gore Clump junction area.
Improving safety at Loscombe Crossroads (A30) - Over Compton
Information about our reasons for closing the central reservation at the A30 Over Compton Junction.
Julian’s Bridge footway trial
We’re investigating options to provide a safer route for local people across Julian’s Bridge
Merley Road junction improvements
Work refurbishing the signalised junction of Portland Road with Merley Road and Langton Avenue in the Wyke Regis area of Weymouth has now finished.
Milborne St Andrew traffic management scheme
Our engineers are working with Milborne St Andrew Parish Council to look at ways to improve the pedestrian environment and slow vehicles travelling through the village centre.
North Quay Harbourside Improvements
As part of our ongoing commitment to improving and enhancing the harbourside, we are making some changes to North Quay.
Preston Road pedestrian crossing
As part of our ongoing traffic signal refurbishment programme the pedestrian crossing on Preston Road, Weymouth, has been refurbished.
Shore Road enhancement project, Swanage
We are planning to improve the main seafront road in Swanage to make it safer, more accessible and more attractive.
Upton slip road safety scheme
Wider footways, a parallel crossing and a reduced speed limit are being introduced near Upton Country Park, off the A35, near Poole.
Wareham footway/cycleway
Dorset Highways is working to build a shared use footway/cycleway between Station Roundabout and Saxon Roundabout.