Last updated:
6th January 2026
Construction information
Our partners at VolkerHighways will work in sections to build the cycle and pedestrian route, starting at the eastern end of Woodlands Avenue and working towards Palmer Park.
Construction of the scheme has been split into three phases:
- Phase 1: Woodlands Avenue
- Phase 2: Church Road
- Phase 3: Culver Lane
Our contractor will be using a combination of road closures with diversions and, where necessary, temporary traffic lights. These closures will be carried in sections, as per the images below. We are closing small sections of road at a time minimise disruption.
Vehicle access to properties may be restricted at times, and the construction team will keep residents informed. Pedestrian access will generally be open but may sometimes be restricted for safety reasons.
The works along Woodlands Avenue should be finished by mid-August, and the teams will do all they can to work quickly and safely while minimising inconvenience. However, it could take longer if there are unforeseen circumstances like bad weather.
There will be advance warning signs on site and further details, including maps with diversion routes and up-to-date schedules, are available on the project webpage.
Further works on Church Road and Culver Lane will be starting over the summer, with dates and additional details to be confirmed.
Road closure dates on Woodlands Avenue
- Section 1 - 26 January: Lytham Road to Roslyn Road - diversion via Howth Drive, Beechwood Avenue, Lytham Road
- Section 2 - 11 March: Roslyn Road to Woodwaye - diversion via Howth Drive, Beechwood Avenue, Lytham Road
- Section 3A - 21 April: Woodwaye to Howth Drive - diversion via Howth Drive, Beechwood Avenue, Lytham Road
- Section 3B - 23 May: Howth Drive to Fairwater Drive - diversion via Fairwater Drive, Nightingale Road, Crockhamwell Road (eastbound) or via Lytham Road, Beechwood Avenue (westbound).
- Section 4 - 16 June: Crockhamwell Road to Lytham Road - diversion via Fairwater Drive, Nightingale Road, Crockhamwell Road. Lytham Road access: via Crockhamwell Road, Loddon Bridge Road, Headley Road
- Section 5 - 4 July: Town Street to Lytham Road - diversion via Crockhamwell Road, Loddon Bridge Road, Headley Road, Lytham Road
- Section 6 - 15 July: Fairwater Drive including Howth Drive to Bulmershe School entrance - diversion via Church Road, Pitts Lane, Reading Road, Howth Drive. For access to Woodlands Avenue: diversion via Crockhamwell Road, Nightingale Road
- Section 7 – Summer 2026
- Section 8 – Autumn 2026
- Section 9 – Autumn 2026
- Section 10 – Winter 2026
For updates, please refer to on site advance warning signs or One network.
Maps of diversion routes
- SECTION 2 Woodlands Avenue
- SECTION 3A Woodlands Avenue
- SECTION 3B Woodlands Avenue
- SECTION 4 Woodlands Avenue
- SECTION 5 Woodlands Avenue
- SECTION 6 Woodlands Avenue
