MOREBUS is reporting “major” delays in Poole this afternoon due to roadworks.

The bus operator said its m1 and m2 services are taking 30 minutes to travel between Ashley Road in Parkstone and Westbourne.

The delays are as a result of the closure of Yarmouth Road with roadworks starting on Monday, February 12. 

Posting at around 5.15pm on Tuesday, Morebus said: “Major delays again this evening due to the closure of Yarmouth Road and displaced traffic using Poole Road Branksome instead.

“Buses are taking up to 30 minutes extra to travel between Ashley Road and Westbourne.

“We are doing all we can to maintain services.”

As reported, Yarmouth Road is undergoing a phased resurfacing over three weeks.

The works are due to finish on March 9.

During this time, the road will be closed in phases and resurfaced in short sections.

Between February 13 and 17, the road is closed from Bourne Valley Road roundabout to outside No.57.

Then from February 20 t0 24, there’s a closure from outside No.57 to the junction with Guest Avenue.

The final phase of work from February 27 to March 9 will see a closure from the junction with Guest Avenue to the signal junction with Alder Road.

A diversion for Yarmouth Road is in place via A3040 Alder Road, Wallisdown Road, Glenferness Avenue, Branksome Wood Road and Surrey Road.

Meanwhile, Herbert Avenue is fully closed between the junctions of Rossmore Road and Northmere Road.

Work is being carried out to install a wastewater sewer connection to a new housing development by O’Marah Construction.

The closures will be in place until Friday, February 24.