Contractor VolkerFitzpatrick has announced the official start of the £100 million-plus M27 Junction 10 upgrade on behalf of Hampshire County Council.
Designed to support the Welborne Garden Village development north of Fareham, this project aims to underpin the creation of 6,000 new homes, community amenities, and job opportunities in the region.
The improvement scheme, scheduled for completion in late 2026, will see VolkerFitzpatrick adding a new underpass and three new slip roads to create an “all-moves” motorway junction, which it says will significantly enhance connectivity in the area, working closely with Hampshire County Council and National Highways.
The scheme will also see the construction of a new dual carriageway link between the upgraded motorway junction, the Welborne development and the existing local road network.
Councillor Nick Adams-King, Leader of Hampshire County Council, said: “It’s great news that we can now proceed with this essential road infrastructure project. Supported by Buckland Group and Homes England, this investment demonstrates a strong commitment to Hampshire, bringing new jobs and economic growth. With early preparation now complete, the main delivery can progress smoothly, and we’ll provide regular updates to keep road users and residents informed.”
VolkerFitzpatrick’s Highways Director, Deon Scholtz commented “We’re thrilled to be a part of the M27 Junction 10 improvement scheme. Through collaboration and innovation, we’re dedicated to delivering new infrastructure that supports the growth of Welborne and the surrounding communities.”
During the construction period, VolkerFitzpatrick will be conducting the majority of work off the main public roads to reduce disruption. Over the 2025 Christmas period, the construction team will utilise an innovative ‘boxslide’ technique to install a pre-constructed underpass beneath the M27, minimizing the extent of disruption for road users.
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