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Weymouth Town Bridge will close to traffic from September 25 to November 30. Picture: Google

Weymouth Town Bridge to close for more than two months

WEYMOUTH Town Bridge is to close for more than two months. Repair work is set to get underway on September…

Roadworks removed ahead of August Bank Holiday getaway

ALMOST 1,000 miles of roadworks will be lifted across the UK this bank holiday weekend. National Highways has announced the…

Wildflower verges installed on the A35. Picture: National Highways

More than £100 million to be spent on South West road this year

MORE than £100 million is set to be spent updating roads, paths and bridges in the south west this…

The A351 through Corfe is a particularly scenic road in the South West

South West named top staycation spot – and what’s your favourite A-road?

THE South West is the top destination for people planning to holiday in the UK this year, according to…

Drivers are being warned to expect traffic this weekend

M5 traffic warning as school holidays getaway set to begin this weekend

DRIVERS are expected to make more than 12 million journeys this weekend as schools break up for the summer…

Dorset road safety design competition open for young people

YOUNG people are being urged to do their bit for road safety by creating a design to raise awareness. The…

Anil Gurung, who lost a leg in Afghanistan, now makes road signs for National Highways

New contract for firm helping vets

DID you know, many of the signs you use to help navigate your way around the roads of Britain…

New 20mph speed limits could be introduced in Dorset towns and villages

Five Dorset towns and villages could see new 20mph speed limits

A TOTAL of five towns and villages in Dorset could soon see 20mph speed limits introduced. A new panel at…

The Dorset Blind Association Motor Show takes place on Sunday, May 21. Picture: Dorset Blind Association/Darima Frampton Photography

Petrolheads revved up for Dorset Blind Motor Show this weekend

PETROLHEADS will be revved up for the Dorset Blind Association Motor Show, which takes place this weekend. Lulworth Castle…

LITTERING on motorways across the UK has become a serious issue for drivers and locals – and the problem is apparently getting worse.

Call for motorway litterers to be hit with fines

LITTERING on motorways across the UK has become a serious issue for drivers and locals – and the problem…