Southampton City Council

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Roads and parking

Southampton City Council is responsible for an overall road network of approximately 575km and over 26,777 street lights and other lit signs. Southampton has more than 10,000 car parking spaces throughout the city centre, most are owned and operated by the city council.

Whether you’re visiting Southampton or live here, these pages should answer all your questions on roads and parking in the city.

Parking

Find out where our car parks are in the city, how much it costs to park and whether you need a parking permit where you live.

Special parking discounts

Pay a parking fine

Parking Permits

Roads and pavement maintenance

Find out about how we maintain the roads and pavements in the city and plans for future improvement schemes.

Gritting and snow clearance

Highway improvement schemes

Transport Asset Management Plan

Network management

If you want to work on the road, pavement or verges then you may need a licence.

Apply for a dropped kerb

Apply for a skip licence

Apply for a temporary road closure

Getting around the city

The city has a wealth of transport links, ranging from buses to ferries. Find out more about the options and how to plan your journey.

Road works

Public transport information

Concessionary bus passes

Contact information