Expected to remain for next 2hrs. The works, being conducted on behalf of Woking Borough Council, Surrey County Council and Network Rail for the Victoria Arch widening scheme, will include: On-site works will be permitted Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, and Saturdays from 7am to 1pm, with noisier works confined between the core working hours of 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays, to minimise disruption to local residents. Police tape is blocking off Victoria Way in Woking this afternoon. Traffic is coping well. The diversion routes will take traffic via the following roads, according to SCC: The western pedestrian bridge running above Lockfield Drive, between Greythorne Road and Copse Road, will be completely closed for the duration of the works. Victoria Way in Woking will be closed this weekend to enable the safe delivery and erection of a crane, during the weekend both the north and south-bound lanes of Victoria Way will be closed to all traffic between Goldsworth Road and Lockfield Drive. Excavation / cable pull / cable jointing / backfill & reinstatement, Trace, then excavate to repair gas escape and reinstate where possible, Interim to perm reinstatement in carriageway, Only access to the comms chambers is required. Below is a list of the work scheduled to be carried out this week. It wouldn't be the first time parts of buildings have been blown out of place due to adverse weather. Woking's highway network won't be able to cope without Lockfield Drive for that length of time, the road will effectively be closed until Christmas. 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In the meantime, follow our separate blog here for the latest on traffic and flooding issues across Surrey. In lead up to polling day, check if you have the right photo ID and remember to take it with you. A small number of exterior panels were dislodged from the hotel building landing in Victoria Way. SurreyLive is awaiting Sir Robert McAlpine's response. We need to know what alternatives to this lengthy closure have been considered. Find out how here. We now need to know why this happened. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Officers warned in a tweet shortly before 5.15am the road would likely remain closed "for the next two hours". My diversion in a tall HGV is out to the M3. Investigate provision of 2 pedestrian refuges along A320 Chertsey Road between Woodham Rise and Boundary Road. The south London venue had its licence suspended after two people died during a crush outside the . A320 Road is closed from Guildford Road to Lockfield Drive (A324) due to roadwork. As part of the ongoing works to transform Woking Town Centre, the final phase of the Lockfield Drive highway improvement works will take place from Saturday 20 to Wednesday 24 March 2021. To exercise Widen pavement for cycle improvements from Byfleet Road to Queens Road, Reducing dangerous ash dieback trees from the verge. Woking road closure to cause disruption for drivers and pedestrians for 13 weeks #driving #news Investigate provision of pedestrian refuge near Martin Way and The Dell. You can use these tags:
. List of schemes revealed under questions 3.6 (a to l) on the Con29R local authority search. ", An update at 8.40am added: "We are recovering the vehicles and then hope to clear the scene shortly after. The following utility works are on traffic sensitive routes or include a road closure, it is not an exhaustive list. Longer term proposal to investigate signalisation of roundabout. Investigate provision of toucan crossings on Shores Road and Woodham Lane arms. Road Closed. Hilton Woking, the hotel, is within the cordon and SurreyLive photographer Grahame Larter has spotted a worker who appears to be tending to cladding on the outside of the tall building. New water main installation and commissioning. We will bring any updates in the morning. Useful information and support services for Ukrainian refugees and local residents wishing to help. All works on-site will cease at 8pm each evening. During the works access for pedestrians and cyclistsunderneath Victoria Archwill be maintained at all times. 01 May 2023 16:06:23 The road closure is also required to create an area for machinery and materials to be stored safely during the works. At the Turnoak rounabout (connecting Egley Road, Wych Hill Lane and Guildford Road), take the exit onto Wych Hill Lane. The project is a once in a generation opportunity to improve Woking town centres transport infrastructure for all modes of transport, unlock existing developed sites for much needed housing and strengthen Wokings vibrant business economy. Those residential roads cannot be used as an alternative to an A road. Take the first exit onto Parley Drive and continue to the mini. 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Surrey Police 's roads policing unit reported the crash shortly after 5am. David O'Brien for Byfleet and West Byfleet. Fans are advised to find alternative routes to the stadium for our match against Tranmere Rovers, and allow for extra travelling time. Wouldnt it be great if it was 13 weeks its still closed in April2021. Lib Dem Borough Councillor for Goldsworth Park, Ann-Marie Barker, said: "I am appalled that the County Council wants to close a section of Lockfield Drive for 13 weeks. Any data we gather will be used in If you enter your details on this website, the Liberal Democrats, locally and nationally, may use information in it, including your political views, to further our objectives, share it with our elected representatives and/or contact you in future using any of the means provided. Please visit National Highways for further information. This page shows proposed temporary changes to the road and transport network and includes notices advertised both on site and in the relevant local newspaper. Continue along Triggs Lane until reaching the roundabout (connecting St Johns Road and Goldsworth Road) and take the second exit onto Parley Drive. Traffic management permit for works taking place on Chevington Villas, Traffic management permit for works taking place on Sunny Bank Villas, Remedial works of the pedestrian guardrail. I am appalled that the County Council wants to close a section of Lockfield Drive for 13 weeks. "Victoria Square Woking Ltd is working closely with site contractor, Sir Robert McAlpine, to resolve the current situation and get the highway reopened as soon as possible.". "As work is going to be taking place above the road it would be unsafe to allow traffic to flow underneath the bridge. Wokings highway network wont be able to cope without Lockfield Drive for that length of time, the road will effectively be closed until Christmas. Yesterday, the County Council announced that Lockfield Drive, between Bampton Way and Robin Hood Roundabout, will be closed to repair a pedestrian bridge. Signed highway diversions will be displayed on both sides of the town centre to direct traffic. "For this reason we will not be able to reopen the road after work has finished each day as it would be prohibitive to remove all the machinery and materials each night and bring them back in the morning, therefore the closure will need to remain in place 24 hours a day. Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY, Published and promoted on behalf of Woking Liberal Democrats by Rosemary McCrum, Sunny Meads, Westfield Common, Woking GU22 9NT. It will involve strengthening the structure of the bridge, upgrading the joints between sections, resurfacing works and the replacement of the guard rails. Also includes junction upgrades and toucan crossings. Investigate new bridge over canal near Lockfield Drive/Victoria Way, shared pedestrian-cycle route along A320 Victoria Way and further cycle routes. The schedule of works will require the closure of Lockfield Drive to through traffic on the following days: Saturday 20 March from 8am to 5pm: removal the existing traffic management. Woking: Woking Sustainable Transport Package: Investigate new bridge over canal near Lockfield Drive/Victoria Way, shared pedestrian-cycle route along A320 Victoria Way and further cycle routes. When in place, the diversions will be as follows: Drivers wishing to travel to the south side of Woking town centre(including Woking Train Station, Woking Walk-In Clinic and Woking Leisure Centre): Drivers wishing to travel to the north side of Woking town centre(including Victoria Place, Victoria Way and Shoppers Car Parks): The multi-million pound Victoria Arch widening scheme is mainly funded by the governments Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) and is administered by Homes England. An exclusion zone in Victoria Way is in place. Causing delays around Woking Shopping Centre. Investigate possibility of crossing point north of canal.