It is good to see that work is progressing well on the first phase of the Charles Street development. This photo, taken last Thursday, shows that things are starting to take shape now that the steel frame is being erected. Regular meetings are taking place with local businesses and the Dorchester BID to try to minimise the impact of the work. Larger signs have been put up to direct pedestrians to the Hardye Arcade and to let motorists know that Wollaston Field car park now has 154 short stay spaces. Meanwhile, the new park and ride facility at the Weymouth end of the new Relief Road is becoming more popular with commuters from that direction. All day parking there costs £1.50 for up to six passengers. During the work, Dorchester remains very much open for business.
Tags: Charles Street, Council
