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Welcome to the Exhibition
Asda Roundabout
Improvements, Havant
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Introduction: Why Here and Why Now?
The junction of Purbrook Way and Hulbert Road, known as Asda Roundabout, is a key junction for east-west
traffic in Havant and for access to the A3(M). The junction is currently congested and combined with anticipated
levels of local housing and employment development there is expected to be increased traffic delays.
To address the problem the County Council has identified an improvement scheme
and successfully bid to the Department for Transport for a ‘pinch point’ grant to fund
improvements. The grant is only available until end of March 2015.
Earlier public consultations identified local concerns about the improvements and the purpose of
this consultation is to show how these concerns have been incorporated into the scheme design.
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Objectives
The primary objectives of the scheme are to:
• reduce delays
• improve traffic capacity at the roundabout
• accommodate future traffic growth.
The proposed scheme also aims to improve road safety and facilities for
pedestrians, cyclists and bus users. It includes measures at the junction
of Park House Farm Way and Purbrook Way, which will be improved to
slow traffic and improve access for all road users.
The local area is important for wildlife and the scheme
includes substantial landscaping, with improvements to
help wildlife and support biodiversity.
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Scheme Outline
• The proposed scheme
significantly enlarges the
existing roundabout using
land to the northeast
made available by
Portsmouth City Council
• The circulatory
carriageway is increased
from two to three lanes
• There are increased
numbers of traffic lanes • Traffic light controls are proposed
on and off the roundabout on the Purbrook Way approaches
• Shared-use pedestrian and cycle
facilities are provided east west
through the junction
• Existing provisions for bus users
are maintained
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Proposals Drawing
Legend
Three lanes at north section
Proposed (shared) footway / cycleway
Proposed carriageway
• Bus lane added
Proposed maintenance hard-standing
• Bus stop relocated
Existing building • Three lanes onto
Existing/proposed tree
roundabout
Proposed grassed / landscaped area
• Two lanes off Parking lay-by for residents
Proposed flower bed (daffodils / bluebells)
New signal crossings
Existing accesses for
residents maintained
• Three lanes onto roundabout
• Two lanes off • Two lanes onto roundabout
• Two lanes off
Bus stops relocated
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Park House Farm Way Improvements
Legend
Proposed (shared) footway / cycleway
• Bus lane added Proposed carriageway
• Bus stop relocated
Existing building
Existing/proposed tree
Proposed grassed / landscaped area
Proposed flower bed (daffodils / bluebells)
Parking lay-by for residents
Raised table junction to
moderate traffic speeds
and help people cross
the road
Amended road markings to
make it easier to turn right
Existing accesses for
residents maintained
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Improvements for Pedestrians, Cyclists & Bus Users
Proposals address existing
Proposed new bus lane “difficult junction” on
and relocated bus stop Havant’s cycle network
A comprehensive and
legible cycle and
Proposed new direction
walking network is a signs
key part of the Havant's
'Active Travel Strategy'.
• EC to provide
MAP? The Asda roundabout is on the major east-west link
between Purbrook, Leigh Park and Havant, which aims to
Key to above plan
Existing shared cycle / footway
provide a safe and effective link using off-road paths and
Proposed shared cycle / footway quiet roads to join together major destinations, including
colleges, retail and transport hubs.
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Environmental Considerations
Legend
Existing vegetation to be • The scheme requires the use of land to the northeast of the roundabout. It is a
retained
Existing/proposed tree
Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) that has been identified as
Proposed woodland suitable for dormice.
edge planting
• We are working with Portsmouth City Council, the landowner, who have pledged
Proposed lowland
meadow grass the land required for the road scheme, to implement wildlife habitat mitigation
Proposed amenity grass
measures suitable for dormice, bats, reptiles and ground nesting birds.
Proposed pond and
planting
Proposed flower bed
(daffodils / bluebells)
Hibernacula • Surveys to establish whether dormice are present are
ongoing. If dormice are found, then the works will
require a licence from Natural England.
• The land required for the scheme has been identified
as having low to medium archaeological interest. Work
to assess and record any discoveries that might be
present are planned and will be carried out during the
works on an ongoing basis
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Environmental Considerations
Simulation Images of Proposed Scheme
New path through centre of roundabout
View towards new roundabout from Purbrook Way west
View towards new roundabout from Purbrook Way east View towards new roundabout from Hulbert Road south
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What Happens Next?
• The vegetation clearance work has been largely completed.
• Utility diversion work has started and will be completed over the
summer.
• Main works are expected to start in October for approximately 13
months. A precise programme of works will be available when the
contractor has been appointed.
• The roundabout will remain operational throughout the works, although
some off-peak restrictions and night working may be required, while
observing the noise restrictions of the Local Environmental Health Officer.
• Liaison with the Highways Agency will ensure the motorway is unaffected
• Local highway improvement and utility works will be coordinated to
reduce any multiple disruptions during the main works.
www.hants.gov.ukHave Your Say
Let us know what you think Keeping You Up To Date
Please complete a comments form to let us know your views
For the latest information on scheme progress and to view and
on what is proposed and post it in the box at the exhibition.
download the latest scheme drawings, please visit our website:
Alternatively: http://www.hants.gov.uk/havant-asda-roundabout.htm
Write or telephone us at the following address:
Strategic Transport (FAO Tom Robison)
You can register there to receive email notification
Economy, Transport and Environment Department
of updates to our website
Hampshire County Council
The Castle
Winchester
SO23 8UD Thank you for taking the time to view our
E-mail us at: Asda.Roundabout@hants.gov.uk exhibition. We hope you found it informative
and look forward to receiving your comments
Please can we have all comments back as soon as
possible and by 24 June at the latest.
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