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Live travel updates

Warning
Due to a technical issue, travel alerts are not updating and information listed could be out of date. We are investigating and hope to have the issue fixed soon. 

Our live travel updates show:

  • unexpected disruption, congestion and incidents on roads and public transport
  • planned maintenance works on public transport
  • other travel alerts and warnings when reported
You can report a travel problem that's not shown in our live travel updates.

View our roadworks map for planned roadworks.
  • Incidents and Hazards
    Moderate
    Temporary traffic lights due to emergency repairs and gas main work on A35 Bournemouth Road both ways at Sandecotes Road.

    Until 0:00 on 23rd October.

    Location: Poole, Dorset
    Last update: 20/10/2025 15:21:51
  • Incidents and Hazards
    Moderate
    Carters Lane both ways closed due to emergency repairs and roadworks between North Road (North Chideock) and Star Lane (Morcombelake).

    Until 11th May 2026.

    Location: North Chideock, Dorset
    Last update: 02/10/2025 12:22:02
  • Closures and Lane Restrictions
    Moderate
    Temporary gross weight limit of 7.5 tonnes on Frome Lane both ways from A356 Dorchester Road to Back Lane.

    Until 19th December 2025.

    Location: Maiden Newton, Dorset
    Last update: 19/12/2024 16:52:48
  • Severe
    Reduced service on South Western Railway between Exeter St Davids and Salisbury due to speed restrictions.

    One train will run every 2 hours between London and Exeter. Journey times will be longer than usual.Until 6:30 on 7th November.

    Location: Devon
    Last update: 20/10/2025 07:38:20

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