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Police received reports at 9.04 am of “a possible unexploded device” in Market Street, Abbotsbury.
The coast road was closed in both directions for nearly 6 hours, between the junctions of Abbotsbury Hill and Rodden Row.
A 100-metre cordon was put in place.
The Coast road re-opened shortly before 2.30 pm.
Heavy traffic was reported prior to the road re-opening
Dorset Police said: “The B3157 West Street in Abbotsbury has reopened following a report of a possible unexploded device.
“The EOD has attended and removed the item. We want to thank the public for their patience and understanding while the road closure was in place.”
Salem Bin Sahl 
Jake Brewer