Live traffic for Dorset: collisions, queues, closures and roadworks on the A35 and A31, from National Highways and drivers' own reports, checked every few minutes. Dorset here means Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole - the line on the map follows that boundary.
Tolls, charges and local schemes that catch drivers out.
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Sandbanks Ferry tolls
Sandbanks Ferry vehicle tolls are online or app payment only: pay up to 30 days before, or by midnight on the day after crossing. Unpaid tolls lead to a notice to the registered keeper plus admin costs.
Where National Highways recorded the most unplanned incidents in the last 30 days: collisions, breakdowns, obstructions and queues. Roadworks are not counted.
1THE A31 WESTBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS WITH THE A347 AND A349near Ferndownmostly queues12incidents
2THE A31 EASTBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS WITH THE A350 AND A349near Wimborne Minstermostly queues4incidents
3THE A31 EASTBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS WITH THE A349 AND A347near Ferndownmostly queues3incidents
4THE A31 WESTBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS WITH THE A347 AND A349near Wimborne Minstermostly queues2incidents
5THE A31 EASTBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS WITH THE A349 AND A347near Wimborne Minstermostly queues2incidents
Most incidents in Dorset started between 07:00 and 10:00 UK TIME (68% of them).
Main roads in Dorset
Live counts inside the county. Tap a road for its own live page.
No incidents are being reported on Dorset's motorways and major A-roads right now (checked 12:50).
Are any roads closed in Dorset?
No roads are fully closed in Dorset right now. Checked 12:50.
How many roadworks are there in Dorset?
There are 0 roadworks listed in Dorset at the moment. Tap "Roadworks" above the list to see where each one is and when it clears.
Where does this information come from?
Incidents, closures and roadworks come from National Highways. Reports from drivers are shown as "Community report". Dorset here means Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole.
On a motorway? If you can, get onto the hard shoulder or into an emergency area, leave by the left-hand doors and wait behind the barrier. Stuck in a live lane: stay in the car with your seatbelt on and hazard lights on, and call 999.
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