A35 reopens after repairs made to sink hole
The fix involved 15 cubic meters of foam concrete
Last updated 19th May 2021
The A35 westbound (towards Dorchester) has reopened between the A31 at Bere Regis and the A35 at Stinsford roundabout following extensive repair works by Highways England.
Drivers heading westbound were unable to use the road following safety concerns after the emergence of a sink hole that appeared after workers tried to repair a pot hole.
The road has been able to open ahead of schedule, with motorists able to use the road from 8am this morning.
The repair work involved detailed survey and design work, before 15 cubic metres of foam concrete was poured into the defect on the carriageway.
Once cured, the top surface of the road was re-laid using low carbon asphalt which sets quicker, before road markings and studs were reinstated.
During the closure, Highways England also undertook various other work including litter collection, a drainage clearance and survey, as well as a structural inspection, further reducing the need for future closures.
A spokesperson from Highways England said:
" We would like to thank our colleagues at Dorset Council for facilitating the diversion route, assisting residents and our road crews, and enabling us to remove the closure at the earliest possible time.
"Highways England apologises for any inconvenience caused as a result of the closure."