Construction of major bus, walking, cycling and road improvements on Ringwood Road in Poole starts next month. The first phase of work takes place from 2 September 2024 until spring 2025 at two locations on Ringwood Road: between Sea View Road and Balston Road; and between Alderney Roundabout and Mountbatten Roundabout.
The following sustainable travel improvements will be constructed:
Between Sea View Road and Balston Road:
- Improvements to the junction of Ringwood Road and Sea View Road, with upgrades made to walking and cycling provision
- Bus stop improvements on both the eastern and western side of Ringwood Road
- Junction improvements at Walton Road and Balston Road, including kerb-buildouts to improve pedestrian crossing
- Removal of the dedicated right-turn filter lane on Ringwood Road at its junction with Balston Road. Vehicles will still be able to turn right into Balston Road
Between Alderney Roundabout and Mountbatten Roundabout:
- Shared use path on the western side of Ringwood Road from Mountbatten Roundabout to the existing underpass at Dolbery Road North
- Two-way cycle lanes on the eastern side of Ringwood Road from Mountbatten Roundabout to Alderney Roundabout. These will connect with facilities on Wallisdown Road, Bourne Valley Nature Reserve, and create a bypass around Alderney Roundabout. This will include some small section of shared use path
- Junction improvements at Belben Road and Bedford Road South
- Bus stop improvements at locations just north of Alderney Roundabout on the eastern side of Ringwood Road
The following traffic management will be in place to facilitate the work:
- 17 September 2024 to 18 February 2025: northbound closure on Sea View Road between Ringwood Road and Grove Road. No right turn from Ringwood Road into Sea View Road. Southbound traffic on Ringwood Road will still be able to turn left into Sea View Road
- Temporary two-way traffic lights at the Sea View Road / Ringwood Road junction from 17 to 24 September and from 22 November to 2 December
- A series of lane closures between Alderney Roundabout and Mountbatten Roundabout from 9 September 2024 until February 2025*
Diversion routes will be signposted. Access for pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained throughout the works.
Councillor Andy Hadley, Portfolio Holder for Climate Response, Environment and Energy at BCP Council, said:
“It’s good to see this major investment into one of our region’s busiest roads get underway. The construction period will inevitably cause disruption, and I’d like to thank everyone in advance for their patience. Please allow extra time for your journeys.”
Full details of all the improvements and associated traffic management are available via bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ringwood-road.
The work, funded by central government**, is part of bus, walking, cycling and road junction improvements including resurfacing along Ringwood Road between Hunt Road and Mountbatten Roundabout to improve safety, encourage active travel and reduce traffic congestion. It will connect existing sustainable travel routes into Poole, Wallisdown, Talbot Woods and Bournemouth, with future plans for the route to link all the way to Ferndown and Wimborne.
Milestone Infrastructure has been appointed by BCP Council to undertake construction of the improvements.
The second of two public information drop-in events about the planned work takes place between 2pm and 7pm on Wednesday 18 September at The Newtown, 374 Ringwood Road, Poole BH12 3LT.
*Estimated dates for lane closures between Alderney Roundabout and Mountbatten Roundabout:
- 9 September: northbound overnight road closure (7pm-6am)
- 10 September: southbound overnight road closure; northbound single lane closure (7pm-6am)
- 9 September to 30 October: northbound single lane closure
- 30 October to 16 January: southbound single lane closure; from 11 November onwards whenever possible these will be removed to allow two-lane traffic flow
- 11 November to 16 January: some ad-hoc single northbound lane closures may be required
- 17 January 2025 to 6 February 2025: northbound and southbound single lane closures
- Further closures will be needed at the end of the work for road resurfacing – details will be shared in the new year
**The work is funded largely by the UK Government’s Transforming Cities Fund awarded by the Department for Transport but also includes contributions from both councils and local transport and business development organisations. BCP Council and Dorset Council were one of 12 regions in England to secure a share of the government’s Transforming Cities Fund based on its commitment to supporting economic growth through investment in public sustainable transport infrastructure. It forms a major part of the region’s Transforming Travel programme promoting sustainable travel. Go to www.transformingtravel.info for further information.
The Transforming Cities Fund programme in south east Dorset includes a network of new cycle and walking routes and bus improvements across the region as well as investment in trip-end facilities for schools and businesses, wayfinding facilities and subsidies for the Beryl Bike rental service. The introduction of more sustainable forms of transport aims to transform local travel, reduce road congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality and bring economic and health benefits.
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