A357 | |
|---|---|
| Major junctions | |
| South end | Blandford (50°52′37″N 2°11′42″W / 50.877°N 2.195°W / 50.877; -2.195) |
| Major intersections |  A350 A371 |
| North end | Wincanton (51°02′49″N 2°26′02″W / 51.047°N 2.434°W / 51.047; -2.434) |
| Location | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Primary destinations | Blandford Sturminster Newton Stalbridge Henstridge Templecombe Wincanton |
| Road network | |
The A357 is a road that leads from Blandford to Wincanton. In combination with the A350 and A371, it forms the main route between Blandford and Poole and Weston-super-Mare, of which it is the intermediate segment.
There have been calls for traffic calming measures at Sturminster Newton, regarding a perception of many vehicles exceeding the speed limit. Between August 2011 and August 2016, there were 2 slight injuries due to road traffic accidents on the stretch. There have been fatal accidents on the stretch of road near Blandford.
References
- "A357". SABRE. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- "Petition – Request for traffic calming measures on A357 at Newton" (PDF). Dorset County Council. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- "Man killed in fatal road accident on A357". Daily Echo. 29 July 2010. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
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