Botley Bypass
Please see the below update from Hampshire County Council regarding upcoming road closures:
Southern Gateway: Woodhouse Lane Partial Closure (Northbound Only: from Maypole Roundabout to Pavilion Road) – June 2026 to Early Spring 2027
Works will begin on Woodhouse Lane on Monday 22 June to widen the carriageway, complete the new footway and cycleway, and install drainage and utility connections.
To enable the works:
- A lane closure will be in place between Maypole Roundabout and Pavilion Road
- This section will operate as a one-way route
- There will be no access to Woodhouse Lane from Maypole Roundabout
- A signed diversion route will be in place, please view here. The diversion route in place is suitable for all vehicles including HGV's.
- Woodhouse Lane remains open southbound Pavilion to Maypole roundabout.
The closure is expected to remain until early spring 2027.
For all the latest news on the bypass click on the link below to go through to the HCC website.
Botley Bypass | Transport and roads | Hampshire County Council
Quarterly Blog Update
The latest blog post includes drone footage of the Bypass works - it can be viewed by clicking on the link below:
Botley Bypass Flythrough - April 2026
Community Update: Botley Bypass Viewing Area Now Open
As part of the ongoing commitment to keeping residents informed and engaged with the Botley Bypass project, we’re pleased to announce the opening of a dedicated viewing area. This space has been created to allow residents to safely observe the progress of construction.
The viewing area is situated along the track leading to Daisy Meadow Dairy Farm. From here, you’ll have a clear view of the bypass stretching east towards the new bridge over the River Hamble, and west towards the main compound on Winchester Street, where the bypass will connect with previous works.
QR codes have been placed around the site, providing easy access to up-to-date information about the scheme. Whether you're curious about the engineering or simply want to see how things are progressing, this space is designed to keep residents connected to the developments in their community.
In the coming weeks, they'll be adding educational materials to the viewing area to further enhance the experience. Please keep an eye out for these additions. Feel free to share this update with others who may be interested.
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