Carillion have been awarded the contract to deliver an improvement scheme at Canford Bottom roundabout. The scheme aims to reduce congestion, both from the A31 and local roads and to make the junction safer. New signing, road markings and traffic lights will be installed and new cycling and pedestrian facilities will link the communities on either side of the A31. The scheme is required to deal with current safety and congestion issues. The work will start shortly and will be completed before  the Olympics begin.

The work to carry out the improvements will involve temporary overnight closures of the A31 trunk road and the local roads on the approach to, and exiting the junction, when traffic flows are at their lowest; a combination of night and day time closures of the four
local roads on the approach to, and exiting the junction; and a temporary restricted speed limit of 30mph. A temporary pedestrian route will be available across the roundabout while the work takes place. Clearly-signed diversions will be in place during the road
closures.  If you have a query ring 0300 123 5000 or email [email protected]. 
  

A31 queuing back to Ferndown/West Moors junction already at 10am this morning.  Will the 'hamburger' junction solve/mitigate the problem?  Or is it a waste of money, with added problems for residents and businesses? 

Consultation on Canford Bottom close on 31st May.  Get your views known.  See more at http://www.highways.gov.uk/roads/projects/30554.aspx