Traffic Blandford

Groundwater levels at Kingston Russell borehole have levelled off and the risk of flooding is receding.

Some minor flooding to roads may continue, but with a more settled period forecast for the remainder of the week, a general improvement is expected.
Nearest town: 18.6 miles from Blandford.

Details of the previously issued Flood Alert have been updated.

River levels in the area remain above flood alert thresholds after a period of persistent wet weather.

There is further rainfall expected at the weekend with more settled weather expected next week.

We will continue to monitor the river levels and update this message if the situation changes.

Residents with flood protection equipment are advised to ensure that it remains operational.
Nearest town: 18.92 miles from Blandford.

Details of the previously issued Flood Alert have been updated.

River levels in the area remain above flood alert thresholds after a period of persistent wet weather.

There is further rainfall expected at the weekend with more settled weather expected next week.

We will continue to monitor the river levels and update this message if the situation changes.

Residents with flood protection equipment are advised to ensure that it remains operational.
Nearest town: 14.25 miles from Blandford.

Details of the previously issued Flood Alert have been updated.

River levels in the area remain above flood alert thresholds after a period of persistent wet weather.

There is further rainfall expected at the weekend with more settled weather expected next week.

We will continue to monitor the river levels and update this message if the situation changes.

Residents with flood protection equipment are advised to ensure that it remains operational.
Nearest town: 8.58 miles from Blandford.

Details of the previously issued Flood Alert have been updated.

River levels in the area remain above flood alert thresholds after a period of persistent wet weather.

There is further rainfall expected at the weekend with more settled weather expected next week.

We will continue to monitor the river levels and update this message if the situation changes.

Residents with flood protection equipment are advised to ensure that it remains operational.
Nearest town: 15.57 miles from Blandford.

Groundwater levels across Cranborne Chase have now started to fall back at nearly every monitoring point.

Some minor roads are still flooded however and some householders may experience problems with septic tanks.

There is a chance of some heavy rain on Sunday which, when combined with the existing very wet conditions may lead to further problems.

Otherwise, more settled weather is expected next week and a real reduction in groundwater problems should follow.The roads at Minchington, Monkton up Wimborne and Stubhamton are still under water and there is a lot of standing water on fields.Motorists should take special care to ensure their own safety and to prevent their wash from flooding properties alongside roads that are under water.
Nearest town: 10.04 miles from Blandford.

Groundwater levels across the West of Dorset have now started to fall back at nearly every monitoring point.

Some minor roads are still flooded however and some householders may experience problems with septic tanks.There is a chance of some heavy rain on Sunday which, when combined with the existing very wet conditions may lead to further problems.

Otherwise, more settled weather is expected next week and a real reduction in groundwater problems should follow.Motorists should take special care to ensure their own safety and to prevent their wash from flooding properties alongside roads that are under water.
Nearest town: 10.65 miles from Blandford.

Location: eastbound between the A359 and the junction with the A350 .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 11 April 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.92 miles from Blandford.

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A350 and the A371 .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 19:00 on 11 April 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.4 miles from Blandford.