A 2km stretch of a road in the rural area north of Dorchester will be closed for more than a week for resurfacing.

Factory Lane at Buckland Newton will be closed for roadworks between 9am and 4pm starting on Thursday, February 1. The work is expected to be completed by Friday, February 9. The road will be open as normal outside of these hours, and it will be open at the weekend.

The road will be closed between Revels Hill and the B3143.

A clearway will also be imposed along this stretch, meaning vehicles will not be allowed to park and could be removed.

This closure is so that Dorset Council can carry out carriageway maintenance and resurfacing works.

Dorset Echo: The area in red will be closed. The area in blue is the diversion.The area in red will be closed. The area in blue is the diversion. (Image: Dorset Council)

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Dorset Highways on 01305 228100, and concerning this closure order call 01305 221020.