Bournemouth, Motoring & Transport | Posted on November 12th, 2026 | return to news

Bournemouth roundabout to be upgraded

Work to resurface the A3060 Broadway roundabout takes place overnight from Wednesday 11 until Monday 16 November.

Evening traffic delays are inevitable in the Castle Lane area of Bournemouth this month as resurfacing work is being carried out on the A3060 Broadway roundabout.

The £300,000 scheme forms part of the council’s annual Highways Structural Maintenance Programme and is funded through Department for Transport Local Transport Plan. The work will see specialist grouted asphalt installed on the roundabout, a material specifically designed to withstand the heavy stresses experienced at busy junctions.

To minimise disruption during the working week, the project has been planned in two phases over five days.

The first phase will take place overnight on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 November, between 8pm and 6am. This will involve resurfacing a short section of Castle Lane West approaching the roundabout from the west, as well as a short section of Broadway Lane. The roundabout itself will remain open during this phase to traffic going into or out of B3063 Charminster Road and to or from Cooper Dean roundabout. These roads will be fully reopened during the day. Residents living close to the works have been notified and advised to expect some overnight disruption and noise. Local businesses will be open as usual.

The second phase will involve resurfacing the roundabout itself and the eastern arm of A3060 Castle Lane West. This work will require a continuous road closure from 8pm on Friday 13 November until 6am on Monday 16 November. The extended closure is necessary because a specialist hard wearing material is being used. This is designed to cope better with heavy traffic and turning movements experienced at busy junctions, but takes longer to set than conventional resurfacing.

Cllr Andy Hadley, portfolio holder responsible for travel, said: “Keeping our road network in good condition is essential for residents, businesses and visitors. This investment in Broadway roundabout will provide a more durable surface at one of our busiest junctions, reducing the need for future repairs and helping to keep people moving safely around Bournemouth.

“We appreciate that roadworks can be inconvenient and thank motorists and local residents for their patience while this important improvement work is carried out.”

Clearly signed diversion routes will be in place throughout the closures. Public transport operators, emergency services and other key stakeholders have been notified of the works, and emergency vehicles responding to incidents will be allowed through when required.