The existing signals at A357 Newton Hill and Bridge Street, Sturminster Newton, are in need of replacing.
Sturminster Newton Bridge is a signalised shuttle with one-way traffic over the bridge. It’s a very busy junction with a high volume of traffic.
This site has very old, obsolete equipment which is rapidly becoming unmaintainable. As part of our ongoing traffic signal refurbishment programme, this site has been identified as a priority and is in urgent need of refurbishment.
The refurbishment will:
- look to use above ground detection equipment to eliminate/reduce the need for slot cutting and associated road closures
- improve the reliability of the junction
- reduce maintenance and enable monitoring of the site
- reduce the impact on the environment from congestion
Construction
The new signals are currently being designed with the aim of being installed this financial year (2025/26).