Hampshire County Council has urged residents to have their say after the launch of major improvement plans for a key road junction.
The scheme to upgrade the Badger Farm Road and Oliver’s Battery Road junction in Winchester is likely to be in the seven-figure region and is designed to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, and bus users.
A Hampshire County Council spokesperson said: "We have listened to concerns from residents about the safety of travelling along and across Badger Farm Road and, working closely with local councillors, have developed proposals to make the route safer, easier, and more accessible for people walking, cycling and travelling by bus.
"We are now asking for local views on those proposed improvements and strongly encourage all those interested in the proposals to share their feedback through the consultation."
The proposed scheme includes a northbound bus lane from the Sainsbury’s roundabout to the Oliver’s Battery junction, aimed at improving bus journey times and reliability.
A signal-controlled pedestrian and cycle crossing is also part of the plan, offering a step-free alternative to the existing subway, which would remain in place.
The council has emphasised the importance of public feedback in shaping the final design.
The spokesperson said: "Once the consultation has closed on 11 October, we will review the feedback in full and expect to provide an update in early 2027.
Read more
British Science Festival returns to Hampshire with robots, AI and live experiments
Lorry crash closes Winchester road and causes rush-hour traffic chaos
LIVE- Road reopens in Winchester city centre after lorry crash
Romsey dog-friendly café announces 'heart-breaking' closure after two weeks
New permanent shopper bus links Teg Down and Fulflood with Winchester city centre
"The consultation will help us further develop the proposals, including the costs, which are expected to be funded from government grants and developer contributions."
Residents and commuters are invited to attend an in-person drop-in event at St Mark’s Church in Oliver’s Battery on Wednesday, September 23, from 2.45pm to 7.30pm.
Attendees will be able to view the plans, ask questions, and speak directly with members of the project team.
The consultation opened on September 1 and will remain open until October 11.
A spokesperson said: "Further information is available online: Improving Travel at Badger Farm Road and Oliver’s Battery Junction | Transport and roads | Hampshire County Council."
The scheme is one of the largest of its kind proposed in Winchester in recent years.
The estimated cost is expected to reach seven figures, though a final amount has not yet been confirmed.
Plans and consultation details are available on the Hampshire County Council website under the Badger Farm Junction Improvements section.
Share