Hampshire County Council is developing a series of improvements in Romsey to create safer, more attractive routes for people to walk and cycle for everyday journeys in the town. 

Plans focus on linking new and planned housing developments with existing neighbourhoods, schools, local shops, the town centre and the railway station. Two walking and cycling routes will be created using existing quiet streets, existing shared use paths and new crossings and sections of shared use path to join these together.

By delivering targeted upgrades across key locations, the scheme aims to give more choices to people travelling in Romsey, reduce dependence on car travel, and support a more connected travel network for the community.

The plans will be developed in phases, with phase 1 planned for delivery in 2027 and will collectively deliver a significant part of the planned network identified in the Test Valley (south) Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan.


The Council says that 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.

After the initial phase is completed, the later phases (in order of delivery to be determined) will look like this:

• Woodlands Gardens to Viney Avenue – upgrade crossing to create link for people cycling to cross Winchester Road.

• Ganger Farm Lane to Woodley Close – improved crossings and connections between new developments and existing estates.

• Anstey Road to School Road – new priority crossing and link supporting safer movements across Braishfield Road for people walking and cycling.

• Waverley Close to Fairview Drive – accessibility upgrades along existing shared use path.

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