Bournemouth, Eco & Environment, Motoring & Transport | Posted on May 22nd, 2024 | return to news
Clean-up underway on A338 Spur Road
The A338 between Ashley Heath and Bournemouth is undergoing a clean up and overnight road closures are taking place.
Local people often complain about the rubbish strewn along the A338 but now the road between Ashley Heath and Bournemouth having a clean up which will necessitate overnight road closures.
Litter picking, road sweeping, grass cutting, repairs to the safety fence and sound reducing barriers, bridge inspections and repairs, gully clearing; and localised safety repairs to the carriageway are taking place over four nights, with lane closures in place from 9pm to 6am, as follows:
On Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 May the southbound carriageway from Ashley Heath to Cooper Dean was closed overnight.
On Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 May the northbound carriageway from Cooper Dean to Ashley Heath will be closed.
Dorset Council works with BCP Council to carry out the twice yearly clean up.
The northbound closure will also enable Southern Gas Networks (SGN) to inspect their assets on the highway.
Jack Wiltshire, head of Highways at Dorset Council, said: “The overnight approach means we can carry out the work while keeping disruption for drivers to a minimum.
“Closing the carriageways allows us to clean up, inspect and repair efficiently and safely, and it enables our partners at SGN to do the same.
“We thank everyone in advance for their patience and understanding while we improve the road and protect the natural environment from unsightly rubbish that continues to be dumped on the roadside.”
Motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journey during these nightworks, for example if they are travelling to Bournemouth airport for a late night or early morning flight.
In 2023, over 14 tonnes of rubbish (the equivalent weight of two small lorries) were collected from the overnight spring and autumn clean-ups.
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