Hampshire County Council to consider ‘Active Travel’ improvement scheme for Andover town centre

If approved, the scheme would deliver improvements to pedestrian and cycle facilities between the town centre and residential areas to the east via a route along London Road, Batchelors Barn Road, Acre Path and Vigo Park. The proposals add to the network of high-quality walking and cycling routes connecting to the town centre, the railway station, local schools and surrounding neighbourhoods, enabling more local journeys to be made on foot or by bicycle.  

Councillor Lulu Bowerman, Hampshire County Council’s Executive Member for Highways and Passenger Transport said: “As more housing developments are given the go-ahead, it’s important that the right travel infrastructure is put in place to enable people to travel easily from their homes to local amenities, including to schools, sports and recreation facilities, town centre shops and onward transport connections – and to choose how they do that, whether that be on foot, cycle or by car.  

“This scheme represents the next phase of longer-term plans to improve cycling and walking across Andover, thereby encouraging fewer car trips, and I look forward to considering these proposals in more detail in due course.”  

The improvements form part of a range of measures identified in the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan approved by Hampshire County Council in 2025, which sets out an integrated network for walking and cycling that will enable many more people to safely enjoy active travel, bringing environmental and health benefits. This route will link to improved facilities along Western Avenue currently being developed, as well as a planned route to Walworth Business Park and Picket Piece.