Botley Bypass

A scheme for a new bypass for Botley

Last update: October 2026

Traffic Management
All businesses remain open as usual throughout construction of Botley Bypass.
Overhead view of Botley Bypass

Watch the latest drone footage to see how the construction of Botley Bypass is progressing.

Southern Gateway - Woodhouse Lane Night-Time Closure

From Monday 14 December, Woodhouse Lane will be closed overnight for three nights to allow essential carriageway resurfacing works between Maypole Roundabout and Pavilion Road. The road will be closed from 8pm to 6am each night, with a signed diversion route in place via Grange Road, Tollbar Way, and Winchester Road.
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​Overnight Works Ahead of Traffic Switch to New Roundabout Layout

From Wednesday 28 October to Sunday 8 November, overnight works will be undertaken at the A334/A3051 junction to facilitate the switch-over to the new roundabout layout. The works will require three-way temporary traffic signals, which will be in operation daily from 8pm to 6am.

Following completion of these works, from 6am on Sunday 8 November traffic currently using the mini roundabout will be diverted onto the new main roundabout.

Please be aware that the completed scheme will provide two lanes to and from the A3051. The temporary layout will be a single-lane arrangement while the remaining works are finalised.

Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) – Winchester Street Works

Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) will be undertaking works on Winchester Street, from Wednesday 14 October to Friday 6 November 2026.

To facilitate these works safely, temporary four-way traffic signals will be in operation at the junction of Winchester Street, Holmesland Lane and the entrance to Daisy Meadow Dairy Farm. The traffic signals will be manually managed during peak periods to help minimise delays and maintain traffic flow.

Please see letter for further information including contact details for all enquiries relating to these works.

Southern Gateway: Woodhouse Lane Partial Closure (northbound only). Between Maypole Roundabout to Pavilion Road) – June 2026 to Early Spring 2027

Work is underway on Woodhouse Lane to widen the road, construct a new shared-use footway and cycleway, and install drainage and utility connections

To allow these works to take place:

  • A lane closure is in place between Maypole Roundabout and Pavilion Road.
  • This section of Woodhouse Lane is operating as a one-way route.
  • Access to Woodhouse Lane from Maypole Roundabout is closed.
  • A signed diversion route will be in place. The diversion route in place is suitable for all vehicles including HGV's

The closure is expected to remain until early spring 2027. and forms part of the wider Botley Bypass scheme.
For more information, view the Woodhouse Lane FAQs.

The full Botley Bypass opens in late summer 2027.

View the scheme fly-through visual to see how the completed bypass will look.

Please note that construction activity may vary depending on the programme of works and third-party utility works. We recommend allowing extra time for your journey while the scheme is being delivered.

Progress Footage and Seasonal Blogs
September 2026 - drone footage
August 2026 - drone footage
July 2026 - drone footage
June 2026 - drone footage
​Ariel photos of the bridge beam installation.
May 2026 - drone footage
April 2026 – drone footage
March 2026 - drone footage
February 2026 - drone footage
January 2026 - drone footage
December - drone footage
November - drone footage
October - drone footage
September - drone footage
Autumn Blog
August - drone footage
July 2025 - drone footage
Summer Ecology and Environmental Blog
Frequently Asked Questions

Please read the FAQs.

Scheme Background and Woodhouse Lane Information

To find out more information about the scheme background and Woodhouse Lane.

Botley Findings Report

The Botley Village Findings Report summarises key findings from the feedback survey which took place from 3 February 2025 to 23 March 2025. This was an opportunity for local residents and businesses to provide their views on the proposed improvement scheme. You can still read the information pack (Microsoft Sway document).

Roadworks and Travel Advice

One Network - roadworks information and updates for the UK

My Journey - travel information and travel advice choices in Hampshire

Contact us
Address
Universal Services
Hampshire County Council
The Castle
Winchester
SO23 8UD