Published on Wednesday 05 March 2025
The A35 Christchurch Bypass will be temporarily closed due to essential maintenance of the Mude Culvert (a covered channel), which crosses beneath the Bypass. There will be a full closure of the A35 between Purewell Cross (Stony Lane) Roundabout and Somerford Roundabout for the duration of the works.
The work, which is weather dependent, will take place from 7:30pm 14 March 2025 until 6am 17 March 2025.
In case of bad weather, the following dates will be used as back up - 21 March until 24 March 2025, or 28 March until 31 March 2025 have been planned with the same timings and traffic management arrangement applying.
The work will involve removing the existing surfacing to apply a new waterproof membrane, followed by replacement of the surfacing. Additionally, a crack in the covered channel will be sealed.
Diversion routes during the weekend closure will be signed as follows:
- For A35 Christchurch Bypass, via B3059 Purewell Cross Road and B3059 Somerford Road.
- For Salisbury Road, via B3347 Stony Lane and Martins Hill Lane.
Councillor Andy Hadley, Portfolio Holder for Climate Response, Environment and Energy, said: “These essential works on Mude Culvert will help maintain the long-term safety and resilience of the Christchurch Bypass.
“While this may cause some temporary inconvenience, we ask motorists to plan their journey in advance, and we appreciate their patience as this necessary maintenance is completed.”