Worthy Road, Winchester Pedestrian and Cycle Improvements

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Last update: June 2026

Worthy Road Active Travel Phase 1
 Please see further  information on the completed Phase 1 scheme. (MS Sway)
Worthy Road Active Travel Phase 2

Phase 2 of the Worthy Road Active Travel scheme aims to improve pedestrian and cycle provisions along the entire Worthy Road corridor, from the City Centre to Kings Worthy. This phase has been developed alongside Phase 1 and is nearing the completion of its preliminary design. However, due to a lack of funding, no further work will be undertaken beyond this stage.

Should funding become available, it is unlikely to be sufficient to complete Phase 2 in its entirety. The design process has identified several issues along the corridor, including construction costs, highway structures and potential traffic restrictions. Therefore, if funding is secured, prioritisation will be necessary to determine which aspects of Phase 2 offer the best value for money and are most feasible to deliver.

The City of Winchester draft Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) identified and prioritised the B3047 Worthy Road between The Worthys and Abbotts Barton as a route that could be made more inclusive for all by making it safer and more attractive to travel along. More information on the draft LCWIP.

Engagement Feedback

There have been two phases of engagement so far:

  • The first phase, ‘co-discover’, involved listening to local residents and stakeholders on any issues with the existing route and was undertaken in November 2022.  Please view the report covering the results of this engagement event;
  • The second phase, ‘co-refine’, which involved workshops and considered potential design options for improving cycling and walking along the B3047 Worthy Road was undertaken in February 2023, with local residents, stakeholders and the wider community.  Please read the findings report from the feedback received from these workshops and view the proposal summary.
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 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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