PART of a road in West Parley is due to remain closed until next week over tree safety concerns.

The A347 New Road, between Parley Cross and Ringwood Road, will be closed from the afternoon of Friday, November 11. 

It will be closed to all vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders. 

The closure will be due to "safety concerns with a tree adjacent to the highway."

Dorset Council said the road could be shut until Tuesday, November 15.

A Dorset Council spokesperson said: "The A347 New Road, between Parley Cross and Ringwood Road will be closed from the afternoon of Friday 11 November to vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.

"This is due to safety concerns with a tree adjacent to the highway.

"We are working with the tree’s owner to get it felled as soon as possible, but this may not be until Tuesday 15 November as specialist equipment, including a crane, is required.

"We expect the work to then be completed within 24 hours but we will inform residents if it will take longer.  

"In the meantime, a diversion will be in place and we are asking people to allow extra time for their journey.  

"We are talking to nearby residents and businesses affected by the closure."

Morebus said buses will divert via Dudsbury Road both ways.

Passengers have been urged to expect delays to the services due to the congestion this will cause in the area.

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