Upcoming Road Maintenance in Upton: What You Need to Know

Dorset Council has announced a series of road closures in the Upton area this April to carry out essential road repairs. While these repairs are necessary to keep our roads safe, they will affect travel and parking for a short time.

If you live on or travel through Dorchester Road, Poole Road, or Blandford Road North, please take a moment to look at these dates and times.

When will the roads be closed?

The work is being done in three stages. The roads will only be closed during specific hours and will reopen to traffic outside of those times.

• Dorchester Road, Upton

  • Dates: Friday, April 10th to Monday, April 13th

  • Times: Closed between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM

  • Note: The road will be open as normal in the evenings and overnight.

• Poole Road, Upton

  • Dates: Tuesday, April 14th and Wednesday, April 15th

  • Times: Closed between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM

  • Note: The road will be open as normal in the evenings and overnight.

• Blandford Road North, Upton

  • Dates: Thursday, April 16th to Tuesday, April 21st

  • Times: Closed overnight between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM

  • Note: The road will be open as normal during the daytime.

Can I still get to my house? Yes. The council aims to maintain access for residents. However, because the workers are laying new road surfaces, there may be short periods where you have to wait before you can drive in or out. If you have an urgent appointment, please speak to the "Chargehand" (the person in charge) on-site, and they will help you.

Where can I park? During the hours the road is closed, there is no on-street parking allowed. This is so the large machinery has room to work. Please ensure your car is moved to a side road or driveway before the closure starts. If a car is left on the road, it may be towed. You can park on the street again as soon as the road reopens each day/night.

What if there is an emergency? Emergency services (Ambulance, Fire, and Police) have been notified and will always be given access if they need to reach a property.

Is it safe to walk near the works? The council asks that you do not walk on the new road surface until it has cooled. The material is applied very hot and can stick to shoes or pets' paws. It usually takes about 2 to 4 hours to harden completely.

What if the weather is bad? Road surfacing requires dry weather. If it rains heavily, the work may be delayed.

If you have specific concerns or an emergency during the works, you can contact the council team:

• Jason Loibl (Project Lead): 01305 228100

• Emergency Contact: 01305 221020

• Website: one.network/uk

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