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 Oliver's Battery, Winchester.

Last update: September 2026

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The proposals set out improvements to make it easier and safer for people to walk, wheel (including wheelchair and mobility scooter users), cycle and travel by bus along and across Badger Farm Road in Winchester. They aim to provide safer, more accessible routes for everyday journeys.

Please read the full proposals in the information pack (MS Sway), before completing the feedback survey. The information pack contains all the details of the proposed improvements and the reasons for the proposed changes. Your feedback will help inform the final design of the scheme.

The feedback survey opens at noon on 1 September 2026 and closes at 11:59pm on 11 October 2026.

Feedback survey

A public information event was held on Wednesday 23 September 2026, between 2.45pm and 7.30pm at St Mark's Church, Winchester, SO22 4EZ. It gave an opportunity for the local community to see the proposals, speak with the project team and ask any questions.


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;

  • A Safer, Fully Signalised Junction
    The junction would become fully signal controlled. Traffic signals would manage vehicles travelling through the junction, including motorists, buses, and cycles.
  • New Signalised Crossing
    • New signalised crossings at road level will make it easier and safer for everyone to cross Badger Farm Road, whether you are walking, 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.
  • Bus Priority
    Changes at the junction and a new northbound bus lane from the Sainsbury’s roundabout 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 Oliver's 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