Making the A30 safer near the new school

Developers along the A30 have paid over £2 million to Hampshire County Council for highway improvements, including safer crossings.

A new traffic-light crossing is planned on the northeast side of the new roundabout, next to the southern entrance to the school grounds. It’s intended to follow national ‘Manual for Streets’ guidance. The two sides of the A30 sit at very different levels here, which makes good design and clear visibility even more important.

We are pressing for the crossing to be easy to see – especially for drivers travelling towards Basingstoke – and for the paths along the A30 to the new school to be improved. We’re also pushing for the road-safety audit actions to be delivered, and for lower speed limits now this is a residential corridor. This is about making sure families can safely get to school, shops, and play areas.