Agenda item

Ray Alborough from Hampshire County Council provided an update on the Botley Bypass as follows:

1. The latest information about the construction project was available here on the County Council's website. This information would be circulated with the minutes of this meeting. (available here)
2. Concerning the timing of the roundabout construction at the upper part of Botley Road, details about the forthcoming phase (involving the construction of a bridge over the River Hamble) were accessible on the website. Ongoing discussions with the contractor aimed to provide a specific date.

Members raised the following queries and comments:

1. Concern was expressed about the omission of the Western Gateway near Snowdrop Place Care Home. Officers were requested to provide an update on the timeline for this work.
2. A question was posed regarding development at the Pinkmead end of the bypass. Opening the roundabout before completing the bypass could potentially alleviate significant queues on the B3051 heading north during afternoons and evenings.
3. Noting numerous cones remaining on the roadside along Whiteley Way, clarification was sought on the responsible party for their removal.

Ray Alborough addressed these points accordingly and committed to responding separately to points 1 and 2 above.