The roads maintenance contractor will now complete the design work, in partnership with the council’s in-house designers with the aim of starting construction in Spring 2023.

This will follow VolkerFitzpatrick’s completion of the first two phases (pictured in green above).

The final phase Botley bypass eastern section includes a new bridge over the River Hamble, a new roundabout junction with the A334 and a new access for Newhouse Farm.