Visitors to Lighthouse Poole face an evening roadblock when Parkstone Road shuts completely from 14 to 17 July. The four-night closure, part of a highway upgrade by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, kicks in at 7pm each evening, severing a key route beside Poole Park and forcing drivers to follow a signed diversion.
The formal traffic order closes the stretch from the boundary of number 55 to the junction with Birds Hill Road on 15 and 16 July, though the venue warns the full shutdown runs 14 to 17 July. Emergency crews will still get through, and property access stays open where site safety allows. Lighthouse is telling ticket-holders bluntly: “During 14–17 July from 7pm Parkstone Road will be completely closed, therefore please plan your alternative route accordingly.”
The disruption on Birds Hill Road started even earlier—restrictions have been in place from its junction with Parkstone Road since 8 June, pushing north for roughly 37 metres. The council’s legal order, published via the Public Notice Portal, allows these traffic measures to run for up to 18 months and be extended with government approval, though the current works are focused on July. Lighthouse, opposite the Dolphin Shopping Centre and a short walk from Poole railway station, has also tightened site security since May.
Throughout the month the venue is urging all visitors to leave more time to get to Kingland Road. For those who want to skip the diversion, the arts centre’s partner taxi firm, PRC Streamline Taxis, offers discounted fares and can be reached on 01202 373737. The advice is simple: check your route before travelling, especially if you have a showtime to catch.
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