Traffic Shaftesbury

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WARNING OF ICEIce on roads continues to cause disruption throughout the country, especially on minor roads and rural areas. Drivers are advised to slow down and drive safely.

DARTFORD CROSSINGOvernight QEII Bridge closures in January – Saturday 11, Saturday 18, and Saturday 25 January 2025 from 10pm - 5am.

DARTFORD CROSSINGThree overnight closures of the QEII Bridge are planned this month for essential maintenance work on bridge bearings and expansion joints.

DARTFORD CROSSINGA contraflow diversion route will be installed through the east tunnel from approximately 9:30pm on these three Saturday nights to maintain travel in the southbound direction.

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Current traffic around Shaftesbury

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Shaftesbury have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A36 southbound between the junctions with the A3094 and the A360 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 3 Feb 2025.
Nearest town: 17.56 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A360 and the A3094 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 3 Feb 2025.
Nearest town: 17.59 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A303 eastbound between the A371 and the junction with the A350 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 26 Jan 2025 to 17:00 on 26 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.09 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A361 North and the A366 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 00:00 on 28 Feb 2025.
Nearest town: 19.9 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A36 southbound between the junctions with the A366 and the A361 North.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 00:00 on 28 Feb 2025.
Nearest town: 19.99 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A361 South and the A361 North.
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 1 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.73 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A31 eastbound between the A347 and the junction with the M27 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 1 Feb 2025 to 06:00 on 3 Feb 2025.
Nearest town: 19.93 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A31 eastbound between the A347 and the junction with the A338 North.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 Feb 2025 to 3 Feb 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.93 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A303 eastbound between the A360 and the junction with the A345 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 31 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 1 Feb 2025.
Nearest town: 19.2 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A303 eastbound between the A360 and the junction with the A345 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 31 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 1 Feb 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.2 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A31 eastbound between the junctions with the A350 and the A349 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 24 Feb 2025 to 1 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.57 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A31 westbound between the junctions with the A350 and the A35 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 24 Feb 2025 to 1 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.57 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A31 westbound between the junctions with the A349 and the A350 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 24 Feb 2025 to 1 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.6 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A31 eastbound between the junctions with the A35 and the A350 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 24 Feb 2025 to 1 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A36 southbound between the junctions with the A362 and the A350 South.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 10:00 on 30 Jan 2025 to 15:00 on 30 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 13.82 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A350 South and the A362 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 10:00 on 30 Jan 2025 to 15:00 on 30 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 13.79 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A350 South and the A362 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 10:00 on 30 Jan 2025 to 15:00 on 30 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 13.79 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A36 southbound between the A303 and the junction with the A30 West.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 07:00 from 29 Jan 2025 to 1 Feb 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 07:00 from 3 Feb 2025 to 8 Feb 2025.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 10 Feb 2025 to 07:00 on 11 Feb 2025.
Nearest town: 16.23 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A36 northbound between the A30 West and the junction with the A303 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 07:00 from 29 Jan 2025 to 1 Feb 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 07:00 from 3 Feb 2025 to 8 Feb 2025.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 10 Feb 2025 to 07:00 on 11 Feb 2025.
Nearest town: 16.05 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A30 West and the A303 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 16:00 from 28 Jan 2025 to 29 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 16 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A36 southbound between the junctions with the A303 and the A30 West.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 16:00 from 28 Jan 2025 to 29 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 16.1 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A31 eastbound between the A35 and the junction with the A349 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A31 eastbound between the A350 and the junction with the A349 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 Jan 2025 to 30 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.57 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A31 westbound between the A349 and the junction with the A35 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 17.45 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A31 westbound between the junctions with the A350 and the A35 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.57 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A31 westbound between the A349 and the junction with the A350 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 Jan 2025 to 30 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.45 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A31 eastbound between the junctions with the A35 and the A350 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A303 eastbound between the A37 and the junction with the A359 North.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Jan 2025 to 1 Feb 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.3 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A31 eastbound between the A35 and the junction with the A349 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 24 Feb 2025 to 06:00 on 1 Mar 2025.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A31 westbound between the A349 and the junction with the A35 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 24 Feb 2025 to 06:00 on 1 Mar 2025.
Nearest town: 16.6 miles from Shaftesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A36 and the A350 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 15:00 from 27 Jan 2025 to 30 Jan 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 15:00 from 3 Feb 2025 to 6 Feb 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 15:00 from 10 Feb 2025 to 13 Feb 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 15:00 from 17 Feb 2025 to 20 Feb 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.22 miles from Shaftesbury.

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Location: southbound between the junctions with the A3094 and the A360 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 3 February 2025.
Nearest town: 17.56 miles from Shaftesbury.

51.07--1.82

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A360 and the A3094 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 3 February 2025.
Nearest town: 17.59 miles from Shaftesbury.

51.07--1.81

Location: eastbound between the A371 and the junction with the A350 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 26 January 2025 to 17:00 on 26 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.09 miles from Shaftesbury.

51.05--2.42

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A361 North and the A366 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 00:00 on 28 February 2025.
Nearest town: 19.9 miles from Shaftesbury.

51.28--2.3

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A366 and the A361 North.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 00:00 on 28 February 2025.
Nearest town: 19.99 miles from Shaftesbury.

51.28--2.3

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A361 South and the A361 North.

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 1 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.73 miles from Shaftesbury.

51.26--2.28

Location: eastbound between the A347 and the junction with the M27 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 February 2025 to 06:00 on 3 February 2025.
Nearest town: 19.93 miles from Shaftesbury.

50.84--1.82

Location: eastbound between the A347 and the junction with the A338 North.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 February 2025 to 3 February 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.93 miles from Shaftesbury.

50.84--1.82

Location: eastbound between the A360 and the junction with the A345 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 31 January 2025 to 06:00 on 1 February 2025.
Nearest town: 19.2 miles from Shaftesbury.

51.17--1.86

Location: eastbound between the A360 and the junction with the A345 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 31 January 2025 to 06:00 on 1 February 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.2 miles from Shaftesbury.

51.17--1.86

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A350 and the A349 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 24 February 2025 to 1 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.57 miles from Shaftesbury.

50.79--2.07

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A350 and the A35 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 24 February 2025 to 1 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.57 miles from Shaftesbury.

50.79--2.07

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A349 and the A350 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 24 February 2025 to 1 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.6 miles from Shaftesbury.

50.79--2.01

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A35 and the A350 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 24 February 2025 to 1 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from Shaftesbury.

50.76--2.21

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A362 and the A350 South.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 10:00 on 30 January 2025 to 15:00 on 30 January 2025.
Nearest town: 13.82 miles from Shaftesbury.

51.2--2.21

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A350 South and the A362 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 10:00 on 30 January 2025 to 15:00 on 30 January 2025.
Nearest town: 13.79 miles from Shaftesbury.

51.2--2.21

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A350 South and the A362 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 10:00 on 30 January 2025 to 15:00 on 30 January 2025.
Nearest town: 13.79 miles from Shaftesbury.

51.2--2.2

Location: southbound between the A303 and the junction with the A30 West.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 07:00 from 29 January 2025 to 1 February 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 07:00 from 3 February 2025 to 8 February 2025.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 10 February 2025 to 07:00 on 11 February 2025.
Nearest town: 16.23 miles from Shaftesbury.

51.12--1.88

Location: northbound between the A30 West and the junction with the A303 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 07:00 from 29 January 2025 to 1 February 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 07:00 from 3 February 2025 to 8 February 2025.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 10 February 2025 to 07:00 on 11 February 2025.
Nearest town: 16.05 miles from Shaftesbury.

51.09--1.86

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A30 West and the A303 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 16:00 from 28 January 2025 to 29 January 2025.
Nearest town: 16 miles from Shaftesbury.

51.11--1.88

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A303 and the A30 West.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 16:00 from 28 January 2025 to 29 January 2025.
Nearest town: 16.1 miles from Shaftesbury.

51.12--1.88

Location: eastbound between the A35 and the junction with the A349 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 January 2025 to 06:00 on 30 January 2025.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from Shaftesbury.

50.76--2.21

Location: eastbound between the A350 and the junction with the A349 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 January 2025 to 30 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.57 miles from Shaftesbury.

50.79--2.07

Location: westbound between the A349 and the junction with the A35 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 January 2025 to 06:00 on 30 January 2025.
Nearest town: 17.45 miles from Shaftesbury.

50.79--1.98

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A350 and the A35 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 January 2025 to 06:00 on 28 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.57 miles from Shaftesbury.

50.79--2.07

Location: westbound between the A349 and the junction with the A350 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 January 2025 to 30 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.45 miles from Shaftesbury.

50.79--1.98

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A35 and the A350 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 January 2025 to 06:00 on 28 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from Shaftesbury.

50.76--2.21

Location: eastbound between the A37 and the junction with the A359 North.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 January 2025 to 1 February 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.3 miles from Shaftesbury.

51.02--2.62

Location: eastbound between the A35 and the junction with the A349 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 February 2025 to 06:00 on 1 March 2025.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from Shaftesbury.

50.76--2.21

Location: westbound between the A349 and the junction with the A35 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 February 2025 to 06:00 on 1 March 2025.
Nearest town: 16.6 miles from Shaftesbury.

50.79--2.01

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A36 and the A350 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 15:00 from 27 January 2025 to 30 January 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 15:00 from 3 February 2025 to 6 February 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 15:00 from 10 February 2025 to 13 February 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 15:00 from 17 February 2025 to 20 February 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.22 miles from Shaftesbury.

51.14--2