HAMPSHIRE County Council has opened a survey for residents to comment on what potential options to make their junction safer.

The council is gathering views on options for redesigning the ‘Cart and Horses’ junction at the A33 and B3047 in Kings Worthy.

Two long-term options have been proposed – either a signal-controlled junction or two roundabouts – ahead of potential changes by National Highways to Junction 9 of the M3.

Leader of Hampshire County Council, Cllr Rob Humby, said: “The county council considers that the M3 Junction 9 improvement scheme will have impacts on the Cart and Horses junction which will need mitigating. 

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“To inform discussions with National Highways on the solution needed, we have developed two design options and we want to hear what people living locally, or who regularly travel to and from Winchester via the A33 and B3047, think about the options to inform the development of any final scheme.

“Delivery of any improvements to the junction will be dependent on the outcome of the M3 Junction 9 Improvement Scheme public examination, which is due to conclude in November, with a decision expected to be made by the Secretary of State by May next year.”

The council update follows a week after residents and ward councillors gathering at the accident black spot to protest the authority’s inaction in introducing short-term measures while they wait for long-term changes in line with the Junction 9 project.

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People can find out more and complete the online survey at hants.gov.uk/transport/transportschemes/cart-and-horses-junction-improvements The survey closes on Monday, September 18.

Two public information events will also be held for residents and other stakeholders to speak to officers in person.

The first will be on Wednesday, July 19 from 3pm to 7.30pm at The Worthys Jubilee Hall in London Road.

The second is at Winchester Rugby Club in North Walls Park on Tuesday, September 5 from 3pm to 7.30pm.