Herald - Issue 387

Page 70 • The HERALD • 2nd April 2020 v WE’VE BEEN YOUR LOCAL SINCE 1994 v 023 8084 9370 Prospect Place, Hythe SO45 6AU • MOT’ s • MOT R epairs • A ir C on • A uto E lectrics • S ervicing •W elding • D iagnostics • S uspension • T yres • C lutches • C am B elts • B rakes 145 Long Lane, Holbury SO45 2NZ Tel: 023 8024 3300 NOWOPEN SUNDAYS FROM 10AM-2PM FOR ALL YOUR MOTORING NEEDS LOCALLY • Free fit batteries (most cars) • Free fit wiper blades • Battery chargers • Oils • Braking • Service parts • Tools/tool hire • Car paints • Engine management diagnostics/reset • Towing accessories • Number plates • Exhaust systems • Steering/suspension • Haynes manuals W: www.cobramotorcomponents.co.uk E: sales@cobramotorcomponents.co.uk A326 South Junction Improvements to Start this Summer Plans for improvements to seven junctions on the southern section of the A326 and one on the B3053 through the New Forest have been approved by Hampshire County Council. Councillor Rob Humby, Deputy Leader of Hampshire County Council and Executive Member for Economy, Transport and Environment, gave the go ahead for the scheme at his recent decision day. He said: “Improving the A326 is a priority for the County Council, and we are working on technical studies to look at the options for major improvements at the northern end of the route. Any improvement proposals are likely to involve major upgrade works for the road, public transport, walking and cycling improvements, which will need significant Government funding. The work we are currently doing on studies and options should enable us to put forward a funding bid in due course. In the meantime, our team have also been looking at issues affecting traffic and transport around the southern Waterside area and on the A326 south of Dibden, particularly around capacity and how congestion can be reduced at peak times. This has enabled us to work with the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership to bring forward a number of modest improvements, which can be funded through the Solent LEP’s Local Growth Fund. The improvements include increasing capacity at these eight junctions, improving access for communities to areas of employment and education, while supporting the economic prosperity of the area.” e £8.1 million scheme will increase capacity at the junctions that currently experience congestion and delays and will create a more resilient network that is better able to accommodate future growth in the area. Solent Local Enterprise Partnership has provided £5.7 million towards the scheme and Fawley Waterside Limited, which has proposals to transform the old Fawley Power Station site into a thriving residential and commercial waterside community, has provided local match funding of £2.4 million. e junction upgrades will be delivered in phases in an e ort to minimise disruption to the travelling public. Works are expected to start summer 2020 and are due to be completed in summer 2021. e proposed junction improvement works are as follows: • Blackfield Road/Church lane/ B3053, signalised junction proposed, including new crossing facilities; Long Lane/A326 (Holbury Roundabout), widening of approaches and exit lanes. • A326/Holbury Drove, new southbound right-turn island including new pedestrian crossing facilities. • A326/Southbourne Avenue, new southbound right-turn island. • Hardley Roundabout, widening of approaches and exit lanes. • Dibden Purlieu Roundabout, widening of approaches and exit lanes. • Applemore Roundabout (Sizer Way) widening of approaches and exit lanes. • Dibden Roundabout, widening of approaches and exit lanes and new pedestrian crossing. For more information visit the scheme web pages: www.hants.gov. uk/transport/transportschemes/ a326southfawleywaterside Get up-close to the real life, full- size versions of the latest emergency services vehicles as they gather in the grounds of the Beaulieu National Motor Museum for the Blue Light Day on Sunday 26th April . From fully kitted-out re engines and ambulances, to the purposeful motors of the police, Coastguard, Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and more, you’ll be amazed by the sights and sounds of these machines which are used to save lives. Clamber inside the hi-tech machines used by the Fire and Rescue Service and South Central Ambulance Service, then see their vintage counterparts in the impressive display. You may even spot a 1950’s Green Goddess re engine or maybe a 1960’s police ‘panda’ car. Become a big kid for the day and see feature displays, before meeting the incredible crew who drive and ride in the fast response vehicles and learn about their work. e action- packed event takes place on National Drive It Day, as historic vehicles take to the road up and down the country. BLUE LIGHT DAY