Hello Old Climber, In answer to your question...The Bypass was considered in December to be "On Time" and "Under Budget". Unfortunately, shortly after that statement...The Snow came to South Dorset as it did to most of the country, and put back the work. Latest update has the bypass completion in late February, early March. But I can pretty much assure you that it will be open before the Summer.
This will benefit our area, however the "Road Improvements" currently taking place in Weymouth will be a shock to most drivers. The large Roundabouts have been taken away and Traffic lights and double lanes put in their place. This is supposed to be improvements, but I fear the added confusion and the resulting delays will put people off coming here on holiday.
These "Improvements" are part of the requirement for the Olympics, but I do wonder why they spend Millions on Traffic lights when Roundabouts clearly keep traffic moving. And it does not make any sense, as Portland will still only have 2 lanes...One heading on to Portland, and One heading to the Mainland, and the Olympic venue is on Portland. I hope this Answers your question. All the best Andy