Enterprise M3 has earmarked £6.7 million for plans to increase capacity and reduce traffic congestion in Farnborough, as well as improving walking and cycling connections.
The finance from the Local Growth Fund is the main contributor to Hampshire County Council’s £8.7 million traffic and transport infrastructure improvement projects. The remainder is made up of developer contributions.
A scheme at Lynchford Road was given the go ahead by Councillor Rob Humby, Executive Member for Environment and Transport at Hampshire County Council, at his recent Decision Day meeting.
Councillor Humby considered a report on the project and agreed detailed design could go forward on the section from the A331 roundabout to and including St Alban’s roundabout.
He said:
This area suffers from congestion at busy times, and these improvements are designed to increase capacity and reduce delays. I’m grateful for the opportunity I’ve had to meet with the local community and Wavell School to hear their views first hand.
I’m also grateful for the input from our colleagues at Rushmoor Borough Council. We have taken their suggestions, particularly around environmental elements, on board.
I’d like to reassure local businesses and residents that we are committed to working with them to make sure their views are heard on improvements to the public realm in North Camp Village centre, and while work is underway, that disruption is kept to a minimum. We are determined to provide a high quality solution, including improving connections for those cycling and walking, which balances transport needs with the views of the local community.
Preliminary survey work to identify utilities equipment and undertake a drainage survey is now underway.
From 1 April 2024, the responsibility for LEP functions across the Enterprise M3 LEP region has transferred to Hampshire County Council and Surrey County Council.
The Enterprise M3 Board met for the last time in March 2024 and Enterprise M3 LEP is no longer operating as an organisation.
For any enquiries relating to economic development across the counties of Hampshire and Surrey, please visit the Hampshire County Council website and Business Surrey respectively.
Please note that Enterprise M3 LEP staff have transferred to Hampshire County Council to continue to deliver services and activities in Hampshire, including the Growth Hub, the Careers Hub, work on key business sectors, and trade and investment.
They can be contacted at economic.development@hants.gov.uk.
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