West Dorset MP Chris Loder has welcomed the completion of drainage work at Monkeys Jump roundabout in Dorchester.

With a new road surface now applied and road markings completed, it is hoped that the roundabout's status as a notorious flooding hotspot will be over.

Mr Loder said: "National Highways confirmed to me last week that drainage works for Monkeys Jump roundabout have been completed as part of phase I of remedial works to the roundabout."

A new system of drains, pipes and soakaways have now been installed to alleviate the dangerous flooding situation that has been afflicting motorists for many years.

Mr Loder continued: "During the first meeting of my A-roads taskforce, I was told that we might expect to wait until April 2022 before action is taken on this.

"I publicly challenged Highways England on this and offered my assistance with securing funds and lobbying to secure action.

"Therefore, I am very pleased that this effort has paid off, and the roundabout is much safer as a result."

A further programme of works will continue to improve the aesthetics of the roundabout through landscaping, as well as creating additional drainage ponds to safeguard the roundabout from one in 100-year flooding events.