Brookley Road Scheme and Cycle Racks
An Overview
Brockenhurst Parish Council removed the cycle racks in Brookley Road in late May 2023 following damage sustained in a traffic incident. The cycle racks, located outside of Tesco Express, were hit over the Bank holiday weekend and once the damage was reported the racks were taped closed. The tape was subsequently removed by cyclists parking their bikes. Despite continued heavy demand for their use over the Bank holiday period the cycle racks have been removed due to health and safety concerns.
March 2025
The email below has been received from Hampshire County Council. In accordance with their request we are making it generally available . We will respond commenting on some of the statements but our more detailed response will be made to Patric Blogg, Director of Universal Services, in accordance with discussions held with Keith Mans, ( Chairman of Hampshire County Council and our local councillor).
From: Capital Delivery <Capital.Delivery@hants.gov.uk>
Sent: 31 March 2025 17:18
Subject: Brookley Road, Brockenhurst Improvements – Preconstruction Information
Good afternoon,
I am writing to inform you that Hampshire County Council has appointed M Group Highways to carry out improvements works on Brookley Road. These works have been carefully coordinated to include essential drainage repairs alongside the construction of new Active Travel infrastructure.
The benefits of this scheme will consist of a repaired road drainage system, better crossing environment for pedestrians and a raised area for community events in the village and to encourage drivers to reduce their speed.
Ahead of the main works starting, investigations night works will take place on Monday 7 April, permitted working hours between 6:30pm to 6am. To ensure the safety of the travelling public and the operatives, a section of the road will be closed and advanced warning and diversion signs will be in place.
Works start on 22 April for approximately eight weeks, works will be undertaken daytime and nighttime. A section of Brookley Road, in the carriageway immediately outside Tesco, will temporarily be closed for the duration of the works and parking bays suspended.
During the construction works on Brookley Road, both the Tesco car park and Brookley Road car park will need to be closed at different stages. This is necessary to ensure the safety of both the operatives and the public. The Brookley Road car park will be closed starting Tuesday 22 April from 7pm to 3am, for approximately 9 days. On-street parking along Brookley Road will still be available during the construction.
Scheme improvements include;
- A repaired road drainage system;
- Build a raised section of the road on Brookley Road;
- Install new traffic bollards to mark the vehicle route through the raised area and installation of tactile (bumpy) paving to aid visually impaired pedestrians;
- Create new continuous footways over two junctions near the raised area, across the entrances to both the Tesco and Brookley Road car parks on either side of Brookley Road, as this will give priority to pedestrians using the footways;
- Install block paving outside Tesco to tie in with the existing environment in front of the Terrace.
Advance warning signs will be in place. Emergency vehicle access to properties will be maintained at all times. Pedestrian and resident access will be maintained at all times. ‘Businesses open as usual signs’ will be displayed at either end of Brookley Road.
The nature of the work may bring some disruption or inconvenience however, every effort will be made to keep this to a minimum. Please note that the works are weather dependent and may need to be re-arranged at short notice in the event of adverse weather.
Please see the exact location and traffic management details by typing this URL into your web browser; https://one.network/?GB142538049. Diversion signs will be in place to direct visitors to Brookley Road to the two ends of the street.
Further information about the scheme, please visit the scheme webpage at: Hampshire County Council; Active Travel Fund; Brockenhurst | Transport and roads | Hampshire County Council
To ensure everyone stays informed, we encourage you to share this information through your networks and community channels. Your cooperation in spreading the word is greatly appreciated.
Kind Regards,
The Capital Delivery Team
March 2024
Please click here (PDF, 426KB) to view an update from Hampshire County Council regarding the Active Travel Scheme for Brookley Road.
Please click here (PDF, 428KB)for the drawing of the proposed layout.
July 2024
Please click here (PDF, 391KB) for information regarding the additional drainage surveys in Brookley Road. Hampshire County Council intend to only close the road for the first three nights and for the other two nights there will be traffic lights in operation at the junctions of both ends of the road.
December 2024
Hampshire County Council have confirmed that the scheme in Brookley Road will be going ahead in early 2025. Some drainage work has to be completed first in early 2025.
Please see the attached letter (PDF, 78KB) and diagram (PDF, 359KB) for further details.