13 awesome roundabout picture memories from Portsmouth and Fareham

If you are in construction, this is one for you. There are some interesting images from before and during construction of some of our well known local roundabouts that are so familiar to us now. Perhaps you were involved in one of these large construction projects?

By Steve Deeks

Published 6th Aug 2021, 14:23 BST

Updated 23rd Feb 2024, 14:12 BST

Some of the included roundabouts are the Rudmore, Hilsea, Delme, Market Way, Quay Street and Portsbridge. It is interesting to see just how much the landscape changed to accommodate them. The images span from around 1969 through to the 1980s.

Fareham: A view of the work in progress on the Delme Roundabout Flyover, showing the giant pile-driver in position and the route that the road will take in November 1983. The News PP987

1. Roundabout memories

Fareham: A view of the work in progress on the Delme Roundabout Flyover, showing the giant pile-driver in position and the route that the road will take in November 1983. The News PP987 Photo: The News archive

The Rudmore roundabout

2. Roundabout memories

The Rudmore roundabout Photo: The News archive

Market Way roundabout in 1996. Courtesy of John Bosher

3. Roundabout memories

Market Way roundabout in 1996. Courtesy of John Bosher Photo: The News archive

The M27 under construction.
Looking west into the distance is the M27 from Hilsea roundabout into the distant Portchester. Picture: Tony Triggs collection.

4. Roundabout memories

The M27 under construction. Looking west into the distance is the M27 from Hilsea roundabout into the distant Portchester. Picture: Tony Triggs collection. Photo: The News archive

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