Improving Travel at Badger Farm Road and Oliver’s Battery Junction

Scheme to create better spaces for people walking and cycling and travel by bus in Badger Farm and Olivers Battery, Winchester.

Last update: June 2025

Scheme overview

Hampshire County Council is investigating potential improvements to make it easier and safer for people to walk, cycle, and travel by bus along and across Badger Farm Road in Winchester.

This project supports the goals of the Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) and the draft Winchester City Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP); both of which aim to make travel greener, safer, and more connected.

The potential improvements include;

  • New Crossing
    A new crossing at road level will make it easier and safer for everyone to cross Badger Farm Road, whether you are walking, cycling, using a wheelchair, or pushing a pram.
  • Better Cycle Routes
    A new north-south cycle route across Badger Farm Road will connect communities on both sides of the road and link to key places to the local schools, shops, and the city centre.
  • Keep the Subway
    The existing subway is intended to stay in place, giving people who are able to use the subway steps another option for crossing the road.
    Safer Junctions
    To improve the road junctions to make them safer for everyone—whether you’re walking, cycling, wheeling, driving, or using public transport.
  • Bus Priority
    Changes at the junction will help buses move more smoothly and stay on time.
  • Cycle Links to Winchester City Centre
    Better cycle connections onward into Winchester and link them to existing quiet routes.

These changes are all about making it easier for everyone to choose active travel options like walking, cycling, or taking the bus, including people using wheelchairs or pushchairs. This helps reduce traffic, cut pollution, and support a healthier Winchester. 

Badger Farm Location Plan

Badger Farm Junction Location Plan

Badger Farm Junction with Olivers Battery Road South Location Plan.

Funding Arrangements
New funding will need to be identified to build these improvements and the County Council is exploring funding opportunities including from both central government and potential contributions from developers.
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Contact us
  • Name Highways, Engineering and Transport
  • Email [email protected]
  • Phone 0300 555 1388 (0300 555 1390: Minicom)
Address
Universal Services
Hampshire County Council
The Castle
Winchester
SO23 8UD