Hampshire County Council publishes update on safety improvement scheme at Pulens Lane and Durford Lane

The scheme, which includes new traffic calming features and drainage upgrades, aims to address longstanding concerns about safety and flooding in the area. 
 
Councillor Lulu Bowerman, Hampshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Passenger Transport, said: “The detailed design for a safety improvement scheme at Pulens Lane and Durford Lane has now been completed and is currently undergoing a final review. The proposal for the scheme includes traffic calming measures, raised areas of carriageway and a pinchpoint at the bridge over Tilmore Brook.  
 
“We know this has been a longstanding concern for local residents and road users, and we’d like to thank the community for their patience while we’ve worked through various options and review stages. As a next step, the project proposal will be considered at the Executive Member for Universal Services Decision Day on 22 June 2026. Subject to formal approval and procurement the scheme will start in late summer to early autumn 2026. 
 
“Ahead of the main works, preparatory drainage activity will take place to clear the existing gullies and the surrounding drainage network. This early work will help prepare the site for permanent drainage improvements and reduce the risk of local flooding at this location. Residents and local businesses will be kept informed via the dedicated project webpage, to include the latest design drawings, which is due to be updated this week.” 
 
For more information visit the scheme's dedicated webpages.