Welcome

Welcome to the Kings Barton construction website where you can find out the latest news about what has happened on site and what will be happening over the coming months and years.

Cala homes will regularly be updating this website to keep local residents and stakeholders up to date. 

Latest Update: Traffic Regulation Order (TRO)

In September, Hampshire County Council, acting as highways authority, approved the initial Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) submitted by Cala. The next steps for Cala will be to secure the relevant road space permits, technical approvals and legal agreements for the implementation.

The Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) notice is the next step in the delivery of our implementation plan for the infrastructure at Kings Barton, and the future integration of the development with existing neighbourhoods and the city centre. Planning approval for these works was granted in 2012 as part of the masterplan for Kings Barton.

We have worked closely with Hampshire County Council, acting as the Highway Authority, to ensure the plans meet the required standards, and the needs of all road users, pedestrians and cyclists. Cala's priority is to deliver a modern, safe and sustainable solution for Winchester, and we’re committed to keeping the community updated throughout the future programme of works to support journey planning.

These works will deliver a new green gateway to the city along the existing Andover Road, creating a new pedestrian and cycle-friendly corridor. Upgrades to Winchester Avenue will unlock the full potential of the new neighbourhood centre and amenities at Kings Barton, including retail units, sports facilities and new Park & Ride.

The estimated start date is early 2027 for works to start on the highway for the initial diversion of Andover Road through Winchester Avenue later in that year. Preparatory works have already started to upgrade Winchester Avenue including drainage improvements, new streetlights, speed ramps, pedestrian crossings, and road surfacing.

You can find out more by visiting our FAQs >

Winchester Avenue Upgrade Works

Cala will be carrying out phased surfacing works to Winchester Avenue starting week commencing 21st September 2026, and will take approximately one week.

The work will be delivered in three phases:

  1. 21st September: Phase 1; Up to Harebell Way junction
  2. 22nd September: Phase 2; Harebell Way to Ranulph Road (no vehicle access/egress to Harebell Way between 8am and 5pm)
  3. 23rd September: Phase 3; Ranulph Road to Manley Road
  4. 24th - 25th September: Phase 4; Manley Road and completion of ramps - (no vehicle access/egress to No.1 Manley Road between 8am and 5pm)

Winchester Avenue will be closed at all times during each of the four work phases, with diversions in place. No vehicle access or egress will be permitted on these roads during this time except for emergency vehicles. Pedestrian access will be limited during these times and will be managed by our Traffic Management operatives on site.

Please could we kindly ask for no cars to park on these roads, or any of the diversion routes, during these dates. This is to enable the surfacing works to be completed as quickly as possible, and for cars to flow efficiently.

New KB1 Bus Route

We’re pleased to update residents that new bus stop flag poles have now been installed along Winchester Avenue. These clearly marked stops now show the boarding points for the KB1 bus service, which will be the only bus route operating on this road during the interim construction period before the Andover Road diversion works are completed.

This enhancement follows feedback from residents who highlighted uncertainty about where the bus would stop. The new flag poles provide consistent, easily identifiable locations, helping to make the temporary arrangements clearer and ensuring that journeys are more predictable for all passengers.

Additionally, the KB1 bus will continue to have access through Winchester Avenue while remedial works and associated traffic management are underway. This ensures that the service can operate reliably throughout the works, with minimal disruption to users.

We will continue to keep residents informed as progress on the diversion and associated works moves forward.

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