Work is due to start this autumn on a multi-million-pound scheme to improve a busy Hampshire road.

Residents in Fareham are set to benefit from work to upgrade the A27 Cams Hill.

The work will start in early October and will see the introduction of a bus lane to speed up bus journey times between Portsmouth and Fareham.

Walking and cycling routes will also be upgraded, including crossings, and a dual-direction cycleway will be created outside Cams Hill Secondary School.

The £10 million scheme will be finished by the autumn of 2024.

Councillor Nick Adams-King, Hampshire County Council’s Executive Lead Member for Universal Services, said: “Once the scheme is complete, it will be easier for people to use public transport, cycle or walk for local journeys.

“This has advantages in reducing the volume of traffic on local roads thereby contributing to lower carbon emissions and encourages more active travel – both of which have health benefits.

“Walkers and cyclists, including pupils at the nearby Cams Hill Secondary School, will also benefit from upgrades to the existing routes.

“Delivering a scheme of this scale will have significant benefits to the local community but will inevitably involve some short-term disruption - I would like to thank everyone in advance for their patience and understanding whilst these important improvement works are underway.”

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At the start of October, contractor Mildren Construction Ltd will begin site clearance works between Cams Hall and the intersections of Downend Road and Shearwater Avenue.

During the works, both east and westbound directions will be operating as a single lane between the Delme Roundabout and the junction with Downend Road and Shearwater Avenue while the removal of the central reservation takes place.

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The restrictions will be reduced during the busier Christmas period.

Hampshire County Council, Portsmouth City Council and the Isle of Wight Council jointly secured nearly £57 million from the Government’s Transforming Cities Fund to support 23 schemes to improve travel - either on foot, by bicycle or bus.

In south east Hampshire, nine schemes totalling £22.3 million will be delivered by the county council.