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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. 

Wellhouse Lane Temporary Closure

Part of Wellhouse Lane will be temporarily closed for five weeks from Monday 24th of August to Sunday 27th September to facilitate a drainage diversion, delivered by KAMM Civil Engineering Ltd.

A 350m section of Wellhouse Lane from Andover Road junction will be closed to traffic across both lanes throughout this period, with signposted diversions in effect. Residents of Wellhouse Lane will have access to their homes throughout.

After reviewing a range of options, and timings, the closure was agreed with the Hampshire County Council, acting as the Highways Authority, and Southern Water. It was identified as the safest and most efficient way to deliver these necessary works, which involve a number of excavations along the length of the road.

We recognise road closures can be disruptive and would like to assure you that we are working to complete the works as quickly and safely as possible.

A map detailing the area affected by the closure and the diversion routes is below.

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Latest Update: Traffic Regulation Order (TRO)

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 January 2027 for works to start on the highway with for the initial diversion of Andover Road through Winchester Avenue later in that year (2027). 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 >

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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