Temporary traffic lights as cycle lane to be built in Ferndown

Construction for the final phase of a walking and cycling path in Ferndown is to begin on Monday, October 17 – with work starting at the Wimborne Road East/Cobham Road junction at the entrance of Ferndown Industrial Estate. 

Phase one for the new cycle lane work (Wimborne Road West to Canford Bottom Roundabout to Cobham Road) is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. 

Phase two work (Wimborne Road East to Trickett’s Cross Roundabout to West Moors Road) is due to be completed by the end of September. 

Southern Gas Network will also be completing essential gas main installation work at the same location during this time. 

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Councillor Ray Bryan, Dorset Council’s portfolio holder for highways, travel and environment said: “We are really pleased with the progress being made with this major sustainable travel project which will transform local travel and reduce traffic congestion and pollution.  

“Once completed it will provide a 7.5km green travel route from Wimborne, through Colehill, safely across the Canford Bottom Roundabout and then all the way to the Ferndown Industrial Estate, Ferndown schools and the shopping and leisure facilities of Ferndown and beyond. 

“This route also forms a section of the new sustainable travel route which will link Ferndown to Poole town centre.  

“This will definitely encourage more people to adopt cycling, walking, and taking the bus, a wise move in these times of high fuel prices, as well as providing a safe pathway for those using mobility scooters. 

“We thank you for your patience as we build greener and safer active travel infrastructure for the long-term future of south east Dorset.” 

It is expected that the entire 4.3km route of the new cycle, walking and bus infrastructure along Wimborne Road in Ferndown (from Canford Bottom to Trickett’s Cross roundabouts) will be complete by winter 2023.