Hampshire County Council A338 Road Crossing Briefing Document
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Plans are proposed for an uncontrolled pedestrian and cycle crossing on the A338 near Fryern Court Road, linking to the upgraded Breamore rail path and supporting travel to Fordingbridge and nearby new housing. The scheme includes dropped kerbs and a refuge island to create a two-stage crossing, a shared-use pavement connecting the crossing to the rail path, and relocation of the northbound bus stop to improve visibility. The project aims to improve safety and accessibility, continue the shared-use route across the A338, and help reduce vehicle speeds by narrowing the road. It also supports future cycle route development, including Primary Cycle Route 100 between Woodgreen and Burgate. Current activity includes surveys, design investigations, drainage maintenance, and coordination with Pennyfarthing Homes. Design is expected to complete in Autumn/Winter 2026, with construction starting in Spring 2027.
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A338 Burgate Crossing
The crossing is positioned on the A338 near Fryern Court Road and will connect into the Breamore rail path, which is being improved to provide a walking and cycling route for local people and for residents of the new developments in Fordingbridge.
The scheme consists of:
- Installation of an uncontrolled crossing point (yellow box on map below) comprised of dropped kerbs and a refuge island for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Shared use pavement from the crossing to the Breamore rail path.
- Adjustment of the northbound bus stop to provide better sight lines for the crossing.
Crossing point shown in Yellow.
Ongoing routes into Fordingbridge: Cyclists may use Fryern Court Road and pedestrians can continue to use the foot path along the A338. A shared use path into the new developments nearby is also being investigated.
Benefits:
- Active travel is supported through a new crossing point for pedestrians and cyclists.
- The crossing improves safety and accessibility by reducing the crossing width with a two-stage uncontrolled crossing facility.
- The Breamore shared-use route is continued, by securing a link across A338 for pedestrians and cyclists towards Fordingbridge.
- Narrowing of the road will support the reduction of vehicle speeds in this area.
- The crossing can provide a link for future cycle route development, as the road crossing is highlighted as part of the Primary cycle route 100 between Woodgreen and Burgate, set out in the New Forest cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan.
Current works:
- Surveys and investigation work is currently taking place to inform the design.
- Maintenance activity to be undertaken for the current drainage system.
- Collaboration with the housing developer (Pennyfarthing Homes) to align the works programme.
Dependent on the outcomes of the current investigations, the expected timescales for the main works are:
- Design complete Autumn/Winter 2026
- Construction starts Spring 2027
Further information on the Breamore Line works can be found at https://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/breamore-railway-line.