West Dorset MP Chris Loder is raising his concerns of the A35, including condition of the road, gullies, white lines, signage and cats eyes.

He held a meeting with National Highways following the creation of the A-Roads Taskforce he launched earlier this year to address urgent and long-term issues with Dorset's main roads.

It also comes after National Highways completed resurfacing works near Stinsford and the drainage work at Monkey's Jump roundabout to address flooding.

Mr Loder said: "There are too many accidents on the A35 and with considerable flooding only last week at Winterbourne Abbas, it's time that National Highways takes this road seriously. My A-Road Taskforce will continue to push considerable safety and surface improvements."

National Highways said it would work with the MP and others to ensure the route is safe.

Andrew Page-Dove, National Highways south west regional director, said: "Our meeting has been in the planning for some time and it was great to be able to facilitate a route drive for the MP on the A35 in West Dorset. It provided an ideal opportunity to get first-hand feedback on the issues he and his constituents consider to be important.

"As part of our continuing commitment to safety, we work closely with Devon County Council. Dorset Council, our police partners and other interested parties to identify and implement measures that will help improve road safety along the route.

"As an example, we have recently completed resurfacing on the A35 at Stinsford and a drainage scheme at the Monkey's Jump roundabout, with a further drainage scheme scheduled to start at the Max Gate junction next month.

"We carry out routine safety and condition inspections on all our trunk roads. These inspections enable us to plan and prioritise those areas that have the greatest need for maintenance, and included in the inspection are road surface condition, flooding hot spots, the visibility of signs and reflectivity of lines and studs.

"We will continue to work with the MP, partners and communities along the route to ensure the A35 is maintained to a safe standard for all that use it."

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