Take the first exit onto Parley Drive and continue to the mini roundabout (connecting St Johns Road and Goldsworth Road) and take the third exit onto Triggs Lane. 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. Temporary road closure required at Victoria Arch - Borough of Woking If you enter your details on this website, The Liberal Democrats will use your contact details to send you information on the topics you have requested. Surrey County Council will be closing a section of Lockfield Drive for 13 weeks from 21st September. 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. Why has such a new building been damaged? Signed highway diversionswill bedisplayedon both sides of the town centre to direct traffic. Investigate provision of improved pedestrian facilities. 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. To exercise 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. 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. It is understood to have happened between Bampton Way and Denton Way, near the Robin Hood Roundabout. Take the first exit onto Parley Drive and continue to the mini roundabout (connecting St Johns Road and Goldsworth Road) and take the third exit onto Triggs Lane. Lockfield Drive in Woking was closed during the early hours of Saturday morning following a "serious road traffic collision". Following hearing about the road closure, my Lib Dem colleagues and I have written to the Cabinet Member for Transport at County Hall asking why the road needs to be closed for 13 weeks and why the announcement was made less than a week before the closure is to start. We would like to thank local businesses, road users and residents for their patience during these essential works. Surrey Police 's roads policing unit reported the crash shortly after 5am. Officers warned in a tweet shortly before 5.15am the road would likely remain closed "for the next two hours". Hoe Valley councillor Louise Morales explained that it was "really windy" on the day prior to the incident, but said: "It's obvious that the exterior panelling has not yet been perfected". 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. 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. A number of exterior panels have been dislodged from the hotel in Victoria Way with police tape blocking access due to fears more panels could come off. The road closure is also required to create an area for machinery and materials to be stored safely during the works. 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. 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. #Woking A320 Victoria Way both ways closed due to police incident from Chertsey Road to A324 Lockfield Drive. Continue along Triggs Lane until arriving at a mini roundabout take the second exit onto Wych Hill Lane. 17 Moorholme - Woking, England Starts at Mar 10, 2023 4:21pm Until: Mar 10, 2023 4:52pm Severity: Minor New water main installation and commissioning. 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). ", "This closure will add a significant diversion to motorists' journeys, adding to the lengthy roadworks in Woking town centre. Two weeks before the works commence, highways notices will be displayed along the affected routes to inform drivers of the forthcoming road closure and diversions. ", The force responded: "If in the Woking/Knaphill area, it was the air ambulance for an RTC near by.". ", Lockfield Drive will be closed for approximately 13 weeks. The council said pedestrians are advised to follow the signed diversion route. The #LibDems broke through the blu https://t.co/3sN7qq3j1D, Over 881,000 GP appointments in Surrey lasted less than 5 minutes, Will Forster, C/O Civic Offices, Gloucester Square, Woking, GU21 6YL. #Woking Due to an emergency road closure, service 34 will be unable to serve Goldsworth Road for the remainder of tonight. Traffic is coping well. Traffic and travel service Inrix says the road is shut from Lockfield Drive to Goldsworth Road due to the "unsafe building". To minimise out of hours works and disruption to local residents and road users. Major questions will be asked about why such a new building has been damaged, particularly given the huge profile of the development. "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.". Woking road closure to cause disruption for drivers and pedestrians for 13 weeks #driving #news 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. Woking Borough Council says panels on the hotel "were dislodged" - but has not explained why or how. Surrey County Council will be closing a section of Lockfield Drive for 13 weeks from 21st September. Advanced warning: temporary closure of Victoria Way A statement on SCC's website reads: "The road needs to be closed to ensure the safety of the travelling public as well as the team working on site. This is a huge diversion which will add a significant amount of time to motorists' journeys. Advanced warning: weekend closure of Victoria Way. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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Yesterday, the County Council announced that Lockfield Drive, between Bampton Way and Robin Hood Roundabout, will be closed to repair a pedestrian bridge. During the works, Farrans Construction will remove the existing highway surface before resurfacing it with hot rolled asphalt to increase durability of the carriageway. 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. STL pipeline works access construction works. The revitalised transport infrastructure will provide additional road capacity, reduced air pollution, safer access for pedestrian and cycle journeys, more reliable bus journeys and will secure the vitality of the rail network. 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. Also includes junction upgrades and toucan crossings. Police tape is blocking off Victoria Way in Woking this afternoon. Below is a list of the work scheduled to be carried out this week. Extending the working hours but limiting noisy works to between 8am and 6pm will minimise disruption to local residents.. 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. We will update you as and when we receive responses. Replace existing BT Open Reach pole to facilitate overhead spine cabling works. 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. It may not always be possible for some of the works listed below to go ahead. The road remains closed at this time #Woking.". 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. The exact time scale of this is not yet known. Yesterday, the County Council announced that Lockfield Drive, between Bampton Way and Robin Hood Roundabout, will be closed to repair a pedestrian bridge. Here's the latest from the travel service: A320 Victoria Way in both directions closed, very slow traffic due to unsafe building from Goldsworth Road to A324 Lockfield Drive. Woking Borough Council said: "There are no reported injuries, damage to vehicles or other buildings. Stagecoach South on Twitter: "#Woking Due to an emergency road closure A320 Victoria Way in both directions closed due to unsafe building from Goldsworth Road to A324 Lockfield Drive. 01 May 2023 16:06:23 Surrey County Council (SCC) will be undertaking repair works to the western pedestrian bridge, which runs above Lockfield Drive, from Monday (September 21). As the video below depicts, it has been very blustery in Woking and a yellow warning for rain is currently in place across the whole county. Victoria Way remains shut as of Friday (October 22). Continue along Parley Drive until reaching the main roundabout. 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. To access Woking town centre, take the fourth exit onto Lockfield Drive. Our residential roads cannot be used as an alternative to an A road.". 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, Get the latest traffic & travel stories from Surrey Live straight to your inbox. 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. 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 on Monday 6 June 2022 for three weeks. 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. Investigate provision of cycle route via Maybury Road, Arnold/Eve Road, Albert Drive, Sheerwater Road and Madeira Road. Widen pavement for cycle improvements from Byfleet Road to Queens Road, Reducing dangerous ash dieback trees from the verge. 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A320 Road is closed from Guildford Road to Lockfield Drive (A324) due to roadwork. Liberal democrat councillor William Forster, representing the Hoe Valley ward, said the closure will remain in place until it can be "fully satisfied" that no further panels will fall. The following utility works are on traffic sensitive routes or include a road closure, it is not an exhaustive list. To access Woking town centre, take the fourth exit onto Lockfield Drive. Information and support for Ukrainian refugees. A320 Victoria Way Woking. We need to know what alternatives to this lengthy closure have been considered. Investigate provision of zebra or puffin crossing near Onslow Crescent. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. 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. 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. Continue along Triggs Lane until arriving at a mini roundabout take the second exit onto Wych Hill Lane. Following the news of the road closure, Lib Dem Councillors have written . All works on-site will cease at 8pm each evening.A signed diversion route will be place.Access to and exit If you have any further queries, please call Farrans on 02890 394043. Road closed between Brampton Way and Denton Way. 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. Surrey Police's roads policing unit reported the crash shortly after 5am. A councillor has said it is "shocking" that a council-funded development could have such a "fundamental issue" after a number of exterior panels fell from a new Hilton hotel. . There are fears that the road closure of Lockfield Drive will result in the quiet roads of Goldsworth Park and St John's being used as unofficial diversion routes. 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. Liam. 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. Continue until reaching a mini roundabout take the second exit onto Triggs Lane. Construction - 5 Egley Road - Woking - navbug Again, we would ask you to be kind to any workers on the road at this time. Woking Causing delays around Woking Shopping Centre. Woking road closure to cause disruption for 13 weeks 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. 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. You can prevent cookies from being set by changing the settings in your browser. Surrey. ", An update at 8.40am added: "We are recovering the vehicles and then hope to clear the scene shortly after. Woking Victoria Way closure recap: Updates on Hilton - SurreyLive "As work is going to be taking place above the road it would be unsafe to allow traffic to flow underneath the bridge. What needs to be done to make sure the building is safe? Something went wrong, please try again later. We do know the incident happened during a day of very unsettled weather. 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. Residents in the St Johns area reported seeing and hearing a helicopter over heard during the early hours. We will bring any updates in the morning. For more information about the Victoria Arch widening scheme, the temporary works and how to contact the project team, visit www.woking.gov.uk/vicarch. Advertised by Department for Transport under reference NATTRAN/SE/S247/4711. It will involve strengthening the structure of the bridge, upgrading the joints between sections, resurfacing works and the replacement of the guard rails. In lead up to polling day, check if you have the right photo ID and remember to take it with you. TYPE: Construction Serious Forge End Road is closed from Victoria Way (A320) to Goldsworth Road. Proposal to stop up Wakehurst Path, Spencer Close, Loder Close and parts of Bunyard Drive, Blackmore Crescent, Devonshire Avenue, Dartmouth Avenue, Albert Drive and Dartmouth Path. A320 Victoria Way in both directions closed, very slow traffic due to unsafe building from Goldsworth Road to A324 Lockfield Drive. With the risk of further exterior panels becoming dislodged, an exclusion zone has been created around the site as a precaution and Victoria Way remains closed. In lead up to polling day, check if you have the right photo ID and remember to take it with you. Longer term proposal to investigate signalisation of roundabout. Woking: Victoria Way Stopping Up: Proposed stopping up order for Car Park ramp leading to Peacocks Shopping Centre, located off of Victoria Way. Continue until reaching a mini roundabout take the second exit onto Triggs Lane.
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