Havant Footbridge Replacement

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Last update: March 2025

Scheme overview

The Havant footbridge is an important traffic-free path for the public near Havant Station. The current bridge, built in the 1940s, is old and needs to be replaced because it is in poor condition and doesn't meet users' needs anymore.
The Havant footbridge is just north of Havant town centre. It runs north to south, crossing the railway west of Havant Station. 
Hampshire County Council is working closely with Havant Borough Council and Network Rail to make sure the new footbridge design meets all current standards and is cost effective.

Please see the location plan.

Current Footbridge:

  • Main span over the railway lines length: 26 meters;
  • Ramps total length: 158 meters;
  • Width: 1.85 meters (too narrow for shared pedestrians and cyclists use, cyclists being required to dismount).

New Footbridge:

  • Main span over the railway lines length: 26 meters and 4.0meters wide;
  • Ramps Width: 3.5 meters (wide enough to allow cycling);
  • Ramps: Gentler slope with resting areas;
  • Fits within existing land owned by Network Rail and Havant Borough Council (no need to buy extra land).

Approval to progress with contractor engagement for Stage 1 of the scheme was given at the Executive Lead Member for Universal Services Decision Day on 3 March 2025. Please read the Decision Report.

Scheme Benefits
  • Pedestrians: New stairs on both sides for a more direct route;
  • Cyclists: Can ride over the bridge without dismounting. Connects to local cycling routes (LCWIP routes 370 and 270);
  • Mobility Restricted Users: Gentler ramps with resting areas;
  • Station Users: More convenient for commuters and students. Expected increase in cycling trips with the new bridge and town centre redevelopment.

Connections:

  • North: Civic Centre Campus, Havant College, and Leigh Park (a large housing area);
  • South: Havant town centre, bus station, and Havant Park.
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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