With the AJ Bell Tour of Britain Stage 7 cycle race taking place this week, and taking a route from West Bay, Dorchester, Wareham, Blandford and Wimborne to Ferndown on Saturday, people need to be aware of road closures.

In Wimborne, the B3078, Pamphill at its junction with the A31 will be closed between 2.15pm and 3.15pm (or until the race has passed).

There are several road closures in Ferndown.

• B3072 Victoria Road, Ferndown will be closed at its junction with the A347, Ringwood Road to its junction with Penrose Road between 4.30am to approximately 9pm. Vehicular access can be gained via a manned closure point at the junction with Penrose Road, however the road will be closed to vehicles between 2pm and 3.30pm. Pedestrian access will remain unaffected.
• No access will be granted to Victoria Road from the junction with Ringwood Road throughout these times.
• Albert Road will be closed from its junction with Church Road between 4.30am to approximately 9pm on 10 September.
• Albert Road and Library Road will be accessible via the manned closure point at Victoria Road except between 2pm and 3.30pm as the event prepares to welcome riders at the finish.
• Riders are expected to finish the race at approximately 3pm. To further aid safety, road closures will be implemented between 2pm and 3.30pm (or until the bikes have passed).

Public car parks in Ferndown will be restricted so you may wish to travel to these areas by bike or public transport. Emergency access and pedestrian access will always be maintained. Several Household Recycling Centres may have access disrupted while the race is on.

For details on road closures in West Bay, Dorchester, Wareham and Blandford see: https://news.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/2022/08/18/tour-of-britain-stage-7-dorset-spectator-information/