A key route through Blackwater will shut for about a year from 15 July 2026, after Hampshire County Council published a temporary closure notice for London Road, also known as Kings Parade, in Blackwater and Hawley.
The closure affects the A30 through the town, which sits on the Hart and Rushmoor boundary next to Fleet. Drivers will need to find alternative routes while works are carried out, with the road expected to stay shut for approximately 12 months. Enquiries about the closure can be made to the county council’s roads and transport team on 0300 555 1388.
London Road is a central artery through Blackwater, home to Blackwater and Hawley Town Council’s information point at the Blackwater Centre beside the bridge. The route also serves Blackwater railway station and a string of local businesses, making it a vital link for the town’s 4,995 residents and nearby commuters. This stretch has seen previous closures, with past notices covering sections between Cricket Hill Lane and the Reading Road roundabout. The area has also been affected by wider infrastructure projects, including South East Water’s 11-kilometre pipeline between Fleet and Odiham.
Closures of this type are made under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, usually for six months or until works finish, and this year-long order reflects the scale of the planned work. While the notice does not detail the specific works, residents and regular users of the A30 should plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys once the closure takes effect.
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