Funded through Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership’s Local Growth Deal, the aim was to provide better access into and around Bournemouth Airport, and to stimulate economic growth across the county.

The works, delivered by BCP Council and Dorset Council, started in July 2019 and have focused on easing congestion, improving traffic flow and connectivity and increasing journey time reliability at the busy Blackwater West junction on the A338/B3073.

Jim Stewart, chairman of Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership said, “We’re delighted that the improvements at Blackwater Junction West have completed on time, especially given the challenging COVID-19 environment the construction sector is working under.”