Andover Rail Station – Pedestrian, Cycle and Public Realm Improvements

Encouraging safe and sustainable active travel in the area.

Last update: June 2026

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Hampshire County Council appointed Terra Firma Ltd to carry out ground investigation works around Andover Station in May 2026. This included excavating trial holes at the junction of Cross Lane and Station Approach to assess ground conditions. The findings will inform the detailed design of the Andover Station Access Improvement scheme, which is currently in development.

Scheme Overview

Andover Rail Station provides vital links to the town centre for business and leisure. Hampshire County Council is developing a scheme to improve facilities for people to walk and cycle between the town centre and Andover Rail Station in addition to making improvements to the public realm in the immediate vicinity of the station. The scheme aims to enhance sustainable links to Andover rail station and encourage active modes of travel.

The scheme is currently in detailed design, with work ongoing to finalise construction plans, secure railway and planning approvals, and complete site investigations, with construction programmed to start in spring 2027, subject to approvals.  Please view the preliminary technical design proposal.

The objectives of the scheme are to;

  • Improve facilities for active travel between the town centre and Andover rail station;
  • To provide wayfinding and signage between the Andover rail station and the town centre;
  • Improve the access around Andover station forecourt.

We have developed initial proposals that include the re-allocation of road space to provide a safer and more pleasant environment for people to walk and cycle. There would be more space for walking and cycling, improved crossing points and public realm improvements. The scheme will be funded by developer contributions from local developments.

Engagement

This report summarises key findings from the feedback survey which took place from Monday 10 October and closed on Sunday 20 November 2022. The information pack is still available to view and was part of the original public engagement, which has since informed the development of the preliminary design proposal in Section 1. 

Funding Arrangements
Funding for the transport capital delivery schemes is separate from the County Council’s revenue budget and savings proposals. In the majority of cases funding comes from external grants and / or Section 106 contribution from developers. This funding usually has conditions that strictly control on how, where and when it can be spent.
Roadworks and Travel Advice

Visit Causeway one.network which is where the planned works are published and is an independent platform that allows real-time monitoring of all the UK’s roadworks and diversions.

 

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