We would like to thank local businesses, road users and residents for their patience during these essential works. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Two lanes on the M25 have been closed due to a two-vehicle collision. A cordon is in place in Victoria Way, blocking pedestrian and motorist access. . It wouldn't be the first time parts of buildings have been blown out of place due to adverse weather. At the junction of Victoria Way (A320) with Lockfield Drive, turn right onto Lockfield Drive and continue to the roundabout. Continue along Triggs Lane until arriving at a mini roundabout take the second exit onto Wych Hill Lane. Victoria Way has been closed since around 1.30pm, Inrix says. Likely to cause delays around Woking Shopping Centre. Investigate cycle route between Redding Way and Basingstoke Canal. #Woking A320 Victoria Way both ways closed due to police incident from Chertsey Road to A324 Lockfield Drive. You can prevent cookies from being set by changing the settings in your browser. List of schemes revealed under questions 3.6 (a to l) on the Con29R local authority search. Continue along Triggs Lane until reaching the roundabout (connecting St Johns Road and Goldsworth Road) and take the second exit onto Parley Drive. Drivers wishing to travel to the north side of Woking town centre (including Victoria Place, Victoria Way and Shoppers Car Parks): At the Turnoak rounabout (connecting Egley Road, Wych Hill Lane and Guildford Road), take the exit onto Wych Hill Lane. Replacing old iron gas mains with new plastic pipes. A small number of exterior panels were dislodged from the hotel building landing in Victoria Way. There are fears that the road closure of Lockfield Drive will result in the quiet roads of Goldsworth Park and St Johns being used as unofficial diversion routes. Likely to cause delays around Woking Shopping Centre. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Extending the working hours but limiting noisy works to between 8am and 6pm will minimise disruption to local residents.. The County Council recently announced that Lockfield Drive, between Bampton Way and Robin Hood Roundabout, will be closed from 21st September for approximately 13 weeks to repair a pedestrian bridge. Continue until reaching a mini roundabout take the second exit onto Triggs Lane. A320 Victoria Way both ways closed due to police incident from Chertsey Road to A324 Lockfield Drive. Louisa Calam, Strategic Project Manager, said: We understand that this closure will cause a short-term inconvenience for drivers travelling through Woking Town Centre and, in advance, we thank you for your patience. . Woking is a great place for WWF, offering excellent public transport links and local amenities alongside fantastic natural surroundings, Robert Hardy, Executive Director of operations, WWF-UK, Temporary road closure required at Victoria Arch for essential works, identifying buried objects such as underground pipes and cables and determining their condition, construction and direction. We have contacted Surrey Police for further information. Investigate shared footway/cycleway between Chobham High Street and Woking Town Centre via Horsell Common Road. Continue along Wych Hill Lane until arriving at the main roundabout. All works on-site will cease at 8pm each evening. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Following the news of the road closure, Lib Dem Councillors have written to the Cabinet Member for Transport at County Hall asking why the road needs to closed for 13 weeks and why the announcement was made less than a week before the closure is to start. ", "This closure will add a significant diversion to motorists' journeys, adding to the lengthy roadworks in Woking town centre. Lockfield Drive will be closed in both directions from the Robinhood Roundabout to Bampton Way, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for the duration of the works, with diversion routes in place. 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My diversion in a tall HGV is out to the M3. 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. Inrix is still saying Victoria Way remains closed due to the "unsafe building". Officers warned in a tweet shortly before 5.15am the road would likely remain closed "for the next two hours". Advanced warning: weekend closure of Victoria Way. You now need to show photo ID when voting in person at a polling station. Sign up to our daily newsletter to get more news from SurreyLive straight to your inbox. 01 May 2023 16:06:23 Something went wrong, please try again later. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. At this stage, it is unclear whether this is the reason for the road closure. Lockfield Drive, Woking - Pedestrian bridge repairs Information on the repairs to the pedestrian bridge spanning Lockfield Drive and also the road closure of Lockfield Drive. I am appalled that the County Council wants to close a section of Lockfield Drive for 13 weeks. It is expected that Victoria Way will remain closed until later this evening. Continue along Triggs Lane until reaching the roundabout and take the second exit onto Parley Drive. 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. SurreyLive is awaiting Sir Robert McAlpine's response. Find out more about the Victoria Arch widening scheme, the temporary works and how to contact the project team, Temporary road closure required at Victoria Arch for essential works, identifying buried objects such as underground pipes and cables and determining their condition, construction and direction. 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): The multi-million pound Victoria Arch widening scheme is mainly funded by the governments Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) and is administered by Homes England. To access Woking town centre, take the fourth exit onto Lockfield Drive. The road remains closed at this time #Woking.". At the junction of Victoria Way (A320) with Lockfield Drive, turn right onto Lockfield Drive and continue to the roundabout. New waiting restrictions within Byfleet, West Byfleet, Pyrford, Goldsworth Park, Horsell, Knaphill, Maybury, Old Woking, Westfield/Kingfield, Hook Heath, St Johns and Central Woking. Surrey Police's roads policing unit reported the crash shortly after 5am. This is a huge diversion which will add a significant amount of time to motorists' journeys. Traffic is coping well. Replace existing BT Open Reach pole to facilitate overhead spine cabling works. Expected to remain for next 2hrs. Woking Borough Council, Hilton and construction company Sir Robert McAlpine have refused to answer questions over the damaged Hilton Woking, leading to a call for more transparency from a councillor. To minimise out of hours works and disruption to local residents and road users. It's still too dangerous for drivers to use the road past the Hilton Woking. You now need to show photo ID when voting in person at a polling station. Advertised by Department for Transport under reference NATTRAN/SE/S247/4711. There are plenty of issues on the roads this morning caused by flooding, but added to that is the Victoria Way closure which remains in place. This website uses cookies to enable some features to work and to collect statistics about how people use the website. ", An update at 8.40am added: "We are recovering the vehicles and then hope to clear the scene shortly after. Surrey. With all the extra traffic that will inevitably go through Goldsworth Park and St Johns, I really worry about road safety. A320 Victoria Way Woking. Following the news of the road closure, Lib Dem Councillors have written . Lockfield Drive in Woking was closed during the early hours of Saturday morning following a "serious road traffic collision". Surrey Police's roads policing unit reported Lockfield Drive closed shortly after 5am on Saturday morning and warned motorists to avoid the area, Get the latest traffic & travel stories from Surrey Live straight to your inbox. To exercise Victoria Way is expected to remain closed until later this evening. The highway closure will enable the delivery of materials and equipment to the Victoria Place site. At the junction of Victoria Way (A320) with Lockfield Drive, turn right onto Lockfield Drive and continue to the roundabout. Woking Borough Council said: "There are no reported injuries, damage to vehicles or other buildings. If you have any further queries, please call Farrans on 02890 394043. The schedule of works will require the closure of Lockfield Drive to through traffic on the following days: We appreciated these necessary works will be both noisy and disruptive. Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner costs reach 3 million as officer numbers slashed, It was great to welcome @pollytoynbee to #Surrey over the Bank Holiday weekend. Information and support for Ukrainian refugees. Drivers have the option to take the first exit to access the south side of Woking town centre, the second exit towards Woking Leisure Centre and Old Woking or the third exit towards Mayford and Guildford. Useful information and support services for Ukrainian refugees and local residents wishing to help. A diversion route is currently in operation. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Residents in the St Johns area reported seeing and hearing a helicopter over heard during the early hours. Find out how here. Louisa Calam, Strategic Project Manager, said: We understand that this closure will cause a short-term inconvenience for drivers travelling through Woking town centre and, in advance, we thank you for your patience.Working with the contractor and the County Council we have reduced the duration of the closure by coordinating operations to run concurrently while maintaining access for pedestrians and cyclists., Giorgio Framalicco, Woking Borough Councils Strategic Director for Place, added: The temporary closure and specialist works are essential. Signed highway diversions will be displayed on both sides of the town centre to direct traffic. We are not able to guarantee that these works will be carried out. We will be providing updates on this incident via the live blog below. A324 Hermitage Road pedestrian/cycle bridge. Buses will divert via Parley Drive & Lockfield Drive in both directions. Victoria Way remains shut as of Friday (October 22). During the works access for pedestrians and cyclistsunderneath Victoria Archwill be maintained at all times. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank members of the public for their cooperation. Investigate provision of cycle route via Maybury Road, Arnold/Eve Road, Albert Drive, Sheerwater Road and Madeira Road. We will update you as and when we receive responses. The trial hole excavations will assess and confirm conditions at ground-level in order to deliver the complex highways plan for Woking town centres multi-million pound infrastructure revitalisation project the Victoria Arch widening scheme. "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. Investigate provision of 2 pedestrian refuges along A320 Chertsey Road between Woodham Rise and Boundary Road. 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. A320 Road is closed from Guildford Road to Lockfield Drive (A324) due to roadwork. Gas leak investigation and additional traffic light heads, Tm only to support water mains replacement works on station lane, S278 works - new kerbs to form a bell mouth entrance, Guildford Road realignment to accommodate Victoria Arch Bridge widening. We store cookies on your device to make sure we give you the best experience on this website. We do know the incident happened during a day of very unsettled weather. Useful information and support services for Ukrainian refugees and local residents wishing to help. Are you able to tell us whether this incident delays the opening of the hotel? Those residential roads cannot be used as an alternative to an A road. Some contacts may be automated. Major questions will be asked about why such a new building has been damaged, particularly given the huge profile of the development. Woking Borough Council says panels on the hotel "were dislodged" - but has not explained why or how. We need to know what alternatives to this lengthy closure have been considered. Below is a list of the work scheduled to be carried out this week. The views expressed are those of the publisher, not of the service provider. During the works, Farrans Construction will remove the existing highway surface before resurfacing it with hot rolled asphalt to increase durability of the carriageway. This is a lengthy closure of a major road with little notice, so I wouldnt blame you if you didnt believe me, please read the details here. We have also expressed serious concerns about the official diversion route, which is north of Goldsworth Park and Horsell, via Chobham Road, Kettlewell Hill and Littlewick Road. Advanced warning: Lockfield Drive highway improvement works. 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. 07:36 Dave Comeau Road. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Published and promoted by Mike Dixon on behalf of the Liberal Democrats, 1 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PN. Surrey County Council will be closing a section of Lockfield Drive for 13 weeks from 21st September. To install pipe as part of the SLP project. Lockfield Drive in Woking was closed during the early hours of Saturday morning following a "serious road traffic collision". Exploratory ground surveys underneath the Victoria Arch railway bridge and at locations on the south-side of the bridge (incorporating Guildford Road, Victoria Road and Station Approach) will commence onMonday 6 June 2022 for three weeks. Causing delays around Woking Shopping Centre. To reconstruct the existing junction pedestrian crossings, traffic islands, footpaths and install new traffic Lights including ducting. Thank you for following. Yesterday, the County Council announced that Lockfield Drive, between Bampton Way and Robin Hood Roundabout, will be closed to repair a pedestrian bridge. Lib Dem Councillors have criticised Surrey County Council's planned closure of a section of Lockfield Drive for 13 weeks. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Do you know what's going on? The council said the works, which are due to last for approximately 13 weeks, are being done to "prolong the life of the bridge" and to ensure public safety. Lockfield Drive will be closed in both directions from the Robinhood Roundabout to Bampton Way, Get the latest traffic & travel stories from Surrey Live straight to your inbox. Sir Robert McAlpine has provided the following statement, but has not answered any of SurreyLive's questions. This is a huge diversion which will add a significant amount of time to motorists journeys. Continue along Parley Drive until reaching the main roundabout. We do not collect or store personal information about you except when you choose to contact us. During the works access for pedestrians and cyclists underneath Victoria Arch will be maintained at all times. Lockfield Drive will be closed for approximately 13 weeks (Image: Grant Melton) A road in Woking will be closed in both directions for around three months, starting from next week. "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.". Lib Dem Councillors have criticised Surrey County Council's planned closure of a section of Lockfield Drive for 13 weeks. ", The force responded: "If in the Woking/Knaphill area, it was the air ambulance for an RTC near by.". This closure will add a significant diversion to motorists journeys, adding to the lengthy roadworks in Woking town centre. Yesterday, the County Council announced that Lockfield Drive, between Bampton Way and Robin Hood Roundabout, will be closed to repair a pedestrian bridge. It is understood to have happened between Bampton Way and Denton Way, near the Robin Hood Roundabout. 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. Surrey Police 's roads policing unit reported the crash shortly after 5am. Please visit one.network for the most up to date information. 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 housingand strengthen Wokings vibrant business economy. READ MORE: Epsom memorial for local boy to be protected from anti-social behaviour by police. In February last year, cladding was torn from a roof on Enterprise Place in Church Street East, Woking, after a night of fierce Storm Ciara winds. We are aware of an incident this afternoon at the Victoria Square development site. Excavate and investigate blockages, lay new duct in existing BT infrastructure. We need to know what alternatives to this lengthy closure have been considered. 2 junctions identified for potential safety improvements: A322 Bagshot Road junction with Brookwood Farm Drive and at A322 Brookwood Crossroads (Connaught Road/Brookwood Lye junction). There are no reported injuries, damage to vehicles or other buildings. SurreyLive has asked the council and Hilton to clarify what went wrong. Police tape is blocking off Victoria Way in Woking this afternoon. We now need to know why this happened. Investigate provision of pedestrian refuge near Martin Way and The Dell. Continue along Parley Drive until reaching the main roundabout. She said she is not certain when Hilton Woking will open, as the building is "not finished". Printed Via Studios, One Lincoln Place, 7 Hulme Street, Manchester M1 5GL. Please note, this data was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change. David O'Brien for Byfleet and West Byfleet. SurreyLive has asked Sir Robert McAlpine again whether it can answer the questions. A320 Victoria Way in both directions closed due to unsafe building from Goldsworth Road to A324 Lockfield Drive. Victoria Way (A320) will close to vehicles in both directions between Goldsworth Road and Lockfield Drive from 6am, Friday 12 August 2022 until 6am, Monday 15 August 2022. Provision of pedestrian zone along Commercial Way and Chobham Road. "As work is going to be taking place above the road it would be unsafe to allow traffic to flow underneath the bridge. Information and support for Ukrainian refugees. Also includes junction upgrades and toucan crossings. Switch to an accessible version of this website which is easier to read. Racing driver Ollie Millroy took to Twitter at 5.16am to post a video of the air ambulance helicopter landing in his back garden. Get news from SurreyLive straight to your inbox by clicking HERE. 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. Woking: Victoria Way Stopping Up: Proposed stopping up order for Car Park ramp leading to Peacocks Shopping Centre, located off of Victoria Way. #Woking Due to an emergency road closure, service 34 will be unable to serve Goldsworth Road for the remainder of tonight. All works on-site will cease at 8pm each evening.A signed diversion route will be place.Access to and exit Again, we would ask you to be kind to any workers on the road at this time. Fans are advised to find alternative routes to the stadium for our match against Tranmere Rovers, and allow for extra travelling time. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Victoria Way will be closed in both directions between the Lockfield Drive and Goldsworth Road junctions, and a signed diversion route will be in place. These are: SurreyLive has also contacted Woking Borough Council and Sir Robert McAlpine with similar questions, and has asked how long the exclusion zone is likely to remain in place. Said the force: "Serious RTC Lockfield Drive #Woking. Here's the latest information from traffic and travel service Inrix. Website designed and developed by Prater Raines Ltd, with modifications by Woking Liberal Democrats. To complete the works in line with health and safety standards,it is necessary toclose thissection of Victoria Wayto vehicles in both directionsfor the duration of the works. According to traffic and travel service Inrix, it is due to "an unsafe building". The following utility works are on traffic sensitive routes or include a road closure, it is not an exhaustive list. Please visit National Highways for further information. Please keep checking www.woking.gov.uk for updates. Signed highway diversionswill bedisplayedon both sides of the town centre to direct traffic. Traffic and travel Inrix reports an "unsafe building" is the cause of the police cordon. 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. Woking works Surrey County Council works due to be carried out this week Surrey County Council works completed last week Works by utility companies due to be carried out this week The following. Investigate provision of toucan crossings on Shores Road and Woodham Lane arms. Any data we gather will be used in Installation of a new electricity supply for a customer, Additional traffic management for works on Staines By-pass, Bridge joint replacement and refurbishment, Replace of faulty electricity cable - collaborative working, Installation of a new electricity cable - collaborative working, Traffic management permit for works on Ivy Drive. Woking Borough Council has declined to comment on this incident and has told SurreyLive to contact Sir Robert McAlpine, as the site remains in their control.
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