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🕐 Last verified 8 Sep, 21:01

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA31
RegionDorset
ReportedTue 8 Sep, 19:09
Cleared21:46
Lasted2h 37m
Road typeDual Carriageway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather☀️ Clear sky
ReferenceREF-26222593
Views130

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A31 | Dorset | Road Closure | Expect Delays

The A31 in Dorset is closed in both directions between the A349 (Merley Roundabout) and the A350 (Roundhouse roundabout) for a Dorset & Wiltshire Fire led incident. 

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Recent A31 incidents

9 incidents and roadworks logged on the A31 in the last 30 days, 2 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

A31 | Dorset | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysWed 9 Sep, 14:48 A31 | Dorset | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysWed 9 Sep, 14:48 A31 | Hampshire | Lane Restrictions | Expect DelaysSun 9 Aug, 19:29 A31 | Hampshire | Carriageway Closure | Long Delays 30 minutesThu 23 Jul, 04:00 A31 eastbound between A347 and A338 near Ringwood (west) | Eastbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 18:37 A31 westbound between B3072 and B3073 near Wimborne Minster (east) | Westbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 18:01
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Is the A31 closed?

Not because of this vehicle fire. It cleared at 21:46 UK time on Tue 8 Sep. See the A31 right now.

What happened on the A31 on 8 Sep 2026?

Vehicle fire on the A31 in Dorset, reported at 19:09 UK time on Tue 8 Sep. Cleared at 21:46.

How long did it last?

2h 37m, from 19:09 UK time on Tue 8 Sep.

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The A31 live page shows what is happening now, and the A31 archive has every incident on record.

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