Major roadworks delay road users in Bournemouth

Drivers and bus passengers face delays across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area as major roadworks are carried out this week.

Roadworks lasting up to November 15 will affect roads including Wallisdown Road, Alder Road and Mountbatten Road as well as part of the A31 between Ferndown and the Canford Bottom roundabout.

Traffic queues at Cemetery Junction temporary traffic lights. Credit: Finn Gerety.

Four-way temporary traffic lights at Bournemouth’s busy Cemetery Road junction are causing delays not only for drivers but for pedestrians wanting to board or alight the 5 and M1 bus route from the junction as the bus stop has been closed for the duration of the maintenance.

Cemetery Junction bus stop. Credit: Finn Gerety.

The work aims to replace the outdated traffic light system already in place, with new poles, lights and sensors.

The upgrades hope to increase traffic flow for those using the junction to ensure a swifter and smoother system.

BCP Council maintenance workers at Cemetery Road junction. Credit: Finn Gerety.

The works are expected to last for another two weeks with BCP Council aiming to have the road works finished by November 20.

BCP Council has urged road users to factor in longer journey times when planning journeys in the area.