I know that there has been lots of concern at the proposed roadworks to create a new entrance from the Abbtoswood roundabout on Braishfield Road into the development being built at Abbotswood House.
3-way temporary traffic signals are currently proposed to be in use on the roundabout from 29/03/2023 to 19/06/2023.
A temporary pedestrian crossing will be placed at the entrance to the Abbotswood estate for pedestrian safety.
I've reflected the concern about the disruption this will cause to the HCC Highways team who deal with issuing permits for roadworks.
They have asked the developers to extend their working hours to ensure the work is completed as quickly as possible and also for the temporary lights to be removed as soon as possible.
I've also asked HCC Highways to require manual control of the lights at peak periods to ensure that there is as little hold up as possible for people either exiting or accessing the Abbotswood estate at busy period.
I'll keep you up to date with the arrangements and what we can do to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum as we get closer to the work starting.