Improvement work at the A352 Ottery Lane and Westbury junction in Sherborne will take place in October 2026.
The scheme will alter the layout of the junction to give priority to vehicles travelling along the A352 and between the A352 and A30. It will also introduce improved crossing facilities for pedestrians and drainage upgrades to help address flooding issues in the area.
The work will start on 5 October 2026 and will require temporary traffic signals while construction takes place. There will be overnight closures for resurfacing from 26 to 31 October with signed diversions in place.
The improvements respond to longstanding requests from Sherborne Town Council and local residents to review the current junction arrangement.
The project will also help address concerns about crossing the road near the junction, particularly for children travelling between the town centre and sports facilities on Ottery Lane. Local concern has previously been raised that some children cross informally rather than using the existing pelican crossing on Horsecastles Lane, highlighting the need for more convenient crossing points closer to where people want to cross.
Works will include:
- new and improved pedestrian crossing facilities
- alterations to street lighting
- drainage improvements to help alleviate flooding issues
- highway resurfacing