A major Dorset road is set to close overnight for works.

The A35 will be closed in sections between the hours of 9pm and 7am from June 24 – July 18.

The closure will be in place between the Crown Roundabout, Bridport and the A35’s junction with The Trafalgar Way, Axminster.

During this period, National Highways will be carrying out reconstruction and repair works to the road.

Additional works will take place between Monkey’s Jump Roundabout, Poundbury and East Road Roundabout, Bridport from July, 18 – July 31 between the hours of 8pm and 6am.

Disruption is expected.