Sherborne Road Crossing Improvements

Improving accessibility, promoting healthier lifestyle choices and making it pleasant for all that travel through the area.

Last update: July 2026

Latest Update

Hampshire County Council has appointed Rocon Contractors Ltd to carry out the highway improvement works to install a new signalised puffin crossing on Sherborne Road, south of the junction with Oakridge Road. 

Investigation works will be carried out initially to confirm site conditions on 13 July, permitted working hours 9:30am to 3:30pm. The traffic management will be 'give and take' control. Please visit Causeway One.Network for the exact location.

This will be followed by the main construction works:

  • Installation of a pedestrian signal-controlled crossing with red tactile paving, drainage and kerb works
  • Resurfacing and road markings within the crossing area.
  • Street lighting improvements near the crossing
  • Construction of a maintenance bay
  • Widening sections of the footway near the crossing

The main works will be delivered in two phases:

    Phase one:
    Sherborne Road
    Date and permitted working hours: 20 July to 22 July 2026, 8am to 5pm
    Traffic management: give and take control
    For the exact location of the works, please visit Causeway One.Network.
    Phase two:
    Sherborne Road
    Date and permitted working hours: 23 July to early September 2026
    Permitted working hours: 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm Saturday, by agreement Sunday
    Traffic management: road closure in place 24 hours a day, until completion
    For the exact location of the works and the diversion route, please visit Causeway One.Network.
    Oakridge Road
    Date and permitted working hours : 24 August to 28 August 2026, 8am to 5pm
    Traffic management: multi-way temporary traffic lights to allow resurfacing to take place
    For the exact location of the works, please visit Causeway On.Network.
The aim is to deliver the majority of the works during the school holidays to help minimise disruption.
Scheme Overview

The Sherborne Road puffin crossing scheme will deliver a new signal-controlled crossing on Sherborne Road, south of the junction with Oakridge Road. This crossing will provide improved facilities for pedestrians while managing traffic flows on Sherborne Road. The works will also include widening sections of the footway near the crossing. Please see the crossing improvement plan.

The proposed scheme includes:

  • a signal-controlled puffin crossing on Sherborne Road
  • widening the footways near the crossing 

Benefits of the scheme:

  • safer journeys to school, especially during busy drop-off and pick-up times
  • encourages walking and reduces car dependency, supporting healthier lifestyles and easing congestion
  • makes travel easier for people with disabilities, older residents, and those with visual impairments
  • strengthens community links by connecting homes, schools, and local services more effectively

This scheme was approved for implementation by the Director of Universal Services on 23 January 2026. Please see the Decision Report.

This proposal supports Hampshire County Council’s Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4), which aims to improve accessibility and connectivity in the region.

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.

 

My Journey - travel information and travel advice choices in Hampshire.

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