TEMPORARY traffic lights in Blandford are set to be removed over the Easter weekend in a bid to ease traffic – with new ones on the way.

The lights, including on the A350, have been installed as work on the new Waste Management Centre continues.

Over the last six weeks, temporary traffic measures have been in place to ensure safety during these roadworks.

Four-way traffic signals remain in place at Hill Top Roundabout to allow drainage work to continue and are expected to stay in place until Wednesday, April 30.

However, Dorset Council said they would be removed over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend – from Friday to Monday.

Then, May 1 to June 9, two-way traffic signals will manage traffic flow between Sunrise and Hilltop Roundabouts to allow drainage systems and access roads to be built.

Once the new access road is mostly finished, the traffic management measures on the A350 will no longer be needed, the council said.

Councillor Jon Andrews, cabinet member for place services at the council, said: “This development shows our commitment to sustainability and innovation.

“The Blandford Waste Management Centre will be an important resource for Dorset, and we’re proud to see progress that takes care of both people and the environment.”

Phase 2 main construction works are expected to start soon, with the Waste Management Centre set to be completed in the autumn of 2026.