Smannell Roundabout Improvements, Andover

Accessibility Improvements for walking, cycling, scooting and wheeling.

Last update: June 2026

Latest Update

Works completed November 2025.

Hampshire County Council appointed M Group Highway to carry out highway improvement works on the A343 Newbury Road / Smannell Road Roundabout. Please see the before and after visuals of the completed scheme.

Improvements included:

  • Installation of the new signalised crossing on the A343 at the Smannell Road roundabout
  • Construction of a new footpath to create a safer and more direct walking route between Vespasian Road and the A343
  • Construction of an uncontrolled crossing on King Arthurs Way – Knights Enham School (southern entrance).
Schemes Overview

Scheme to improve access to the Knights Enham Junior School by walking / cycling / scooting.  The proposed improvements would be a new crossing north of A343 Newbury Road / Smannell Road roundabout, and a new footpath link between Vaspasian Road and A343 Newbury Road. 

Hampshire County Council's Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) aims to encourage walking and cycling for short trips. These enhancements not only improve safety and accessibility but also promote sustainable travel, which are key priorities of LTP4. This scheme will improve accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists, contributing to healthier and more active lifestyles.

Please see the public notice for the new puffin crossing.

The main works expected to start summer 2025.

Approval to progress with implementation of the scheme was given at the Executive Lead Member for Universal Services Decision Day & Executive Member for Highways and Waste Decision Day on 3 March 2025. Please read the Decision Report.

 

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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