DRIVERS are facing delays on a major Dorset route this evening (Tuesday) after a tractor’s tyre blew.

It happened on the A35 at Morden, near the B3075 for Chitten Hill, leaving the main road partially blocked.

A recovery vehicle is not due to arrive on the scene until 6.30pm and the road will be closed between Morden Park Corner and Lower Woodbury between 6.30 and 7.30pm.