To construct a section of shared used footway/ cycleway from Hampreston Cross to Canford Bottom.

Minor works to create a central refuge (island) linking the sections of Fox Lane, either side of Ham Lane (B3073). Construction commenced on 2 February 2012, in conjunction with the Highways Agency road closure at Canford Bottom. Works should take approx. 5 weeks to complete. 

Scheme objectives

• Improve safety
• Reduce dependency on the car
• Provide the missing link in the Castlemain Trailway

Cost and funding

The total estimated cost of the above scheme is £115,000, of which £10,000 has been contributed by the Highways Agency.

Future programme

To construct a shared used footway/ cycleway from Hampreston Cross to Canford Bottom roundabout to provide a safe area for pedestrians, particularly those walking to and from Hampreston School. Verge widths are enough for most of its length to provide a footway/cycleway. However, there is a short section of narrow verge which requires land currently in private ownership.

Plans

Ham Lane Footway_Cycleway (PDF, 521kb) (opens in a new window)

Last updated 03/02/12

• Client Project Sponsor
  Name: Bill Green
  Email: dorsetdirect@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 221000
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