The A35 Puddletown bypass towards Dorchester has reopened after a sinkhole opened up in the road last week.

The road between the A31 at Bere Regis and the A35 at Stinsford roundabout was closed on Tuesday, May 11 after repairs for a large pothole were unsuccessful and a sinkhole formed.

The westbound road reopened at 8am this morning (Wednesday) following repair work.

A spokesman for Highways England said: "The repair work involved detailed survey and design work, before 15 cubic metres of foam concrete was poured into the defect on the carriageway.

"Once cured, the top surface of the road was re-laid using low carbon asphalt, which sets quicker, before road markings and studs were reinstated.

"During the closure, Highways England also undertook various other work, including litter collection, a drainage clearance and survey, as well as structural inspection, further reducing the need for future closures.

"We would like to thank our colleagues at Dorset Council for facilitating the diversion route, assisting residents and our road crews, and enabling us to remove the closure at the earliest possible time.

"Highways England apologises for any inconvenience caused as a result of the closure."

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