Dragon Street Improvements, Petersfield

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Last update: July 2025

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that Hampshire County Council has appointed M Group Highways to carry out the pedestrian and cyclist crossing improvements at the Causeway/Sussex Road/Hylton Road/Dragon Street junction in Petersfield. This scheme is part of our broader vision to create safer, greener, and more connected neighbourhoods. Works are expected to commence in summer 2025. 

Please view the Causeway / Dragon Street, Petersfield Highway Improvements Plan.

The construction works will include the following:

  • Road reconstruction and resurfacing works.
  • Kerbing.
  • Drainage works.
  • Belisha beacons.
  • Installing tactile (bumpy) and ladder paving.
  • Block paving.
  • Road markings and signs.
  • Topsoil and grass / wildflower seeding.
  • Tree planting (late autumn / winter 2025).

The exact dates, traffic management, permitted working hours, and duration of the works will be published on this scheme webpage in due course.

Scheme Overview & Objectives

The proposed scheme is a new pedestrian and cyclist crossing at the Causeway/Sussex Road/Hylton Road/Dragon Street junction. This scheme supports the broader vision of creating safer and more connected neighbourhoods and is designed to:

  • Improve road safety for all users.
  • Encourage walking and cycling as sustainable travel options.
  • Enhance the character of Petersfield by embracing its natural and rural features through thoughtful placemaking — transforming public spaces into vibrant, community-focused areas.

This proposal aligns with Hampshire County Council's Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4), which envisions a carbon-neutral, resilient, and inclusive transport system by 2050. LTP4 focuses on reducing reliance on private cars, promoting active lifestyles, and supporting sustainable economic development. Aiming to create safer, more accessible, and environmentally friendly public spaces that reflect the principles of LTP4.

Hampshire County Council appointed Rocon Contractors Ltd and have completed the investigation works in April 2025. The following investigation works were undertaken:

Ground radar surveys identifying underground utilities;
Drainage jetting (cleansing) and CCTV inspection of existing drainage systems;
Investigation coring survey; workers drilled small holes in the road to take out samples; (These samples help them understand the road’s condition).
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
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