Clifton Terrace Crossing, Winchester

Proposal for a traffic signal controlled crossing of Romsey Road at the junction with Clifton Terrace in Winchester

Last update: June 2026

Latest updates - Permanent Scheme Approved

The permanent scheme proposals for Clifton Terrace were approved at the Executive Member Decision Day on 23 June 2025. Please read the Decision Report. The scheme will include a new Toucan signal-controlled crossing, enabling both pedestrians and cyclists to safely cross Romsey Road. The existing experimental traffic orders will be made permanent, and construction is expected late Spring / Summer 2026.

Experimental Trial Overview

To assess the impact of the proposed changes, a temporary traffic management trial was introduced under an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO). This allowed residents and stakeholders to experience the new layout and provide feedback before any permanent decisions were made. Please see the experimental trial layout and plans. 

Monitoring and Analysis

Extensive monitoring and traffic analysis were carried out both before and after the introduction of the trial. This included:

  • Traffic counts in the immediate and wider Fulflood area
  • Turning counts at key junctions
  • Pedestrian and cyclist counts at crossing points

Supporting documents:

This data combined with the feedback from the scheme consultation has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of the trial scheme.

Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO)

The ETRO introduced one-way traffic restrictions and turn prohibitions on Romsey Road, Clifton Terrace, and Clifton Hill in Winchester.

Key Dates:

  • ETRO Start Date: 15 March 2024
  • ETRO End Date: 14 September 2025
  • Objection Period Closed: 14 September 2024

This trial allowed residents and stakeholders to experience the changes and provide feedback. Formal objections were accepted during the first six months of the trial. For further information; please read the public notice.

The Director of Universal Services formally approved the Project Appraisal on 22 August 2023.  Please view the Decision Report.

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Scheme Overview

The Clifton Terrace scheme aims to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users at the junction with Romsey Road in Winchester. This location is particularly busy during peak times due to its proximity to the railway station, Peter Symonds College, and the University of Winchester.

The scheme seeks to:

  • provide a safe, signal-controlled crossing on Romsey Road
  • improve pedestrian and cyclist connectivity
  • reduce traffic conflicts at a constrained junction near a railway bridge
Feedback Survey Results

The Clifton Terrace crossing improvement feedback survey was incorporated as part of the Winchester Movement Strategy, views on the proposals in Winchester took place in February/March 2021.  The feedback survey has closed but you can still read the information pack. The feedback survey results can now be viewed in the findings report.

Following on from the feedback survey, a further Q&A session was held with local residents in March 2021.  Engagement with the local cycling and walking groups has been ongoing to seek their views on the design proposal.

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.
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