Fair Oak walking and cycling improvements

Making it easier and safer to walk, cycle, and use public transport in Fair Oak

Last update: June 2026

Latest Update

Please see the latest progress update (MS Sway).

Hampshire County Council has appointed M Group Ltd to carry out works on Mortimers Lane, Fair Oak.  To allow for advanced works by utility companies, the main works started on Monday 2 February on Mortimers Lane. Please see the construction overview(MS Sway) and construction programme. There will also be a requirement for some night works towards the end of the project to complete resurfacing. Scheme completion Autumn 2026.

For the safety of the public and workers, one lane on Mortimers Lane will be closed 24/7 until the works are completed, with vehicles only able to travel eastbound from Winchester Road in Fair Oak towards Lower Upham.
A layby suspension will be in place near Hall Lands Lane for material storage use. Please view plan for the exact location. Residents’ access to properties will be maintained.

Advance warning signs will be in place prior to the works starting. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained where possible. Please note that all works are weather-dependent and may be subject to change at short notice. Please visit Causeway one.network to view the suggested diversion route.

The works on the Eastleigh Road section of the project are now substantially complete. The crossing works on Fratton Way will be undertaken at the end of the main works. A small area of surfacing near the junction of Eastleigh Road and the four-way intersection with Botley Road, Winchester Road, and Stubbington Way remains outstanding and will be completed when the junction improvement works are undertaken in the Autumn 2026. 

Hampshire County Council have appointed M Group Highways to carry out the following improvements works;

  • approximately 1.3km of new cycle route
  • six continuous footways to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility
  • upgraded crossings for both pedestrians and cyclists
  • new signage to help reduce vehicle speeds
  • two new bus stops to support public transport use

 

The scheme is funded through £3.4 million of Section 106 developer contributions. This scheme was approved for implementation by the Director of Universal Services on 23 June 2025. Please see the Decision Record.

Scheme Objectives:

  • improve the environment for walking and cycling in Fair Oak
  • increase the number of walking and cycling trips in the are
  • provide better walking and cycling links to and from the Pembers Farm development

This scheme supports Hampshire County Council’s Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) by encouraging more sustainable travel choices and improving safety for people walking, cycling, and using public transport in Fair Oak.

Ongoing discussions with Traffic Management and Road Safety teams to explore additional improvements on Mortimers Lane. Potential safety measures under consideration include:

  • gateway features
  • road narrowing
  • additional signage

All additional works will be delivered within the approved budget.

Eastleigh Borough Council Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan

Following the development of the Eastleigh Borough Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) with input from the public and stakeholders a number of key routes were identified across the borough as being important to support and encourage more walking and cycling (known as 'active travel'). One of these routes was Mortimers Lane, which links the recent development to the village centre and beyond. Hampshire County Council formally approved the Eastleigh LCWIP on Decision Day 7 November 2022.  Please view the Decision Report.

Public Notice

Please see the plan for the alteration to a Pedestrian Crossing on Winchester Road near Fair Oak Road, Fair Oak. For further information, please refer to the public notice.

Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
Roadworks and Travel Advice
Visit Causeway one.network which is where the planned works are published and is an independent platform that allows real-time monitoring of all the UK’s roadworks and diversions.

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