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Another notification of roadworks - traffic calming measure works on The Street, Shalford - starting on Monday 6th Oct. 

Safety Improvement Works

13 Oct

For 4 Weeks

See below for a map for the extents of our works – works will be carried out from Tillingbourne River Bridge to the junction with Kings Road.

Sometimes our plans must change, often due to bad weather or problems on other works in the same programme which can have a knock-on effect. If anything changes with the details of these works, we will let you know.

You and your residents can also find up to date details of the works on www.surreycc.gov.uk/roadworks 

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We received a notice from Surrey County Council (SCC) - the detail is below but in essence:

  • Shophouse Road will be closed between Lockhurst Hatch Lane to its junction with Row Lane for up to 5 days from Oct 14th
  • the works are anticipated to be completed within 2 days between the hours of 9:30am and 3:30pm
  • Access for pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained at all times
  • It is for drainage repair works to be carried out by, or on behalf of Surrey County Council

Please find below, a copy of the notice in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984:

NOTICE
Surrey County Council
Shophouse Lane (D194) Albury
Temporary Prohibition of Traffic Notice 2025

Surrey County Council in Exercise of Its Powers Under Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and of all other enabling powers hereby gives notice that no person shall cause or permit any vehicle to enter or proceed in that length of Shophouse Lane (D194) Albury which extends from its junction with Lockhurst Hatch Lane (D224) to its junction with Row Lane (D224).

Alternative route: Row Lane (D194), Winterfold Heath Road (D194), Winterfold Heath Road (D193), Windmill Plain (D192), Hound House Road (C46), Shere Heath Road (D222), Little London (D222), Brook Lane (D222), Brook Hill (D194) and Shophouse Lane (D194) or the same route in reverse. 

This Notice is required to enable drainage repair works to be carried out by, or on behalf of Surrey County Council. The Notice will commence on 14 October 2025 for a period of up to 5 days, however the works are anticipated to be completed within 2 days between the hours of 9:30am and 3:30pm. Advanced warning signs will be displayed, and the temporary closure will only operate when the relevant traffic signs are displayed. Access for pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained at all times. All other vehicular traffic will be required to use the signed diversion route including emergency vehicles and residents. 

The prohibition referred to above will not apply: (i) in respect of anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform; (ii) in respect of anything done in accordance with any restriction or requirement indicated by traffic signs placed on the highway by or on behalf of the Police; (ii) to any vehicle being used in connection with the works; (iv) to any person carrying out the works.

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Surrey County Council are proposing to amend the speed limits in and around the Parish (You may have seen some notices locally). This will involve the introduction of 20 & 30mph limits in Brook Hill, Brook Lane, Farley Heath Road, Farley Green, Little London, Lockhurst Hatch Lane, Guildford Lane, New Road, Park Road, Row Lane, Shophouse Lane, Water Lane & White Lane.

The deadline for submitting responses to their survey is July 4th which may not give the council enough time to construct its own formal response (Unfortunately we were not notified that this was going to occur) but you can find more details at https://www.surreysays.co.uk/environment-and-infrastructure/rural-roads-guildford-and-waverley-speed-limits/ including a link to the Online survey.

The details specific to the Parish are at https://www.surreysays.co.uk/environment-and-infrastructure/rural-roads-guildford-and-waverley-speed-limits/user_uploads/area-3-tro-proposals---shere-plans.pdf.

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There is a significant amount of disruption coming from various level crossing closures on the railway line through the parish. Below is the relevant text of the email from network rail. They have set up a dedicated webpage at https://www.networkrail.co.uk/NorthDownsLine which will be regularly updated as the work progresses.

Dear Stakeholder, 

Upcoming engineering work between Guildford and Reigate, Saturday 1 to Sunday 16 February 2025

I am writing to remind you that between Saturday 1 and Sunday 16 February, Network Rail engineers will be carrying out a large programme of works on the North Downs line, between Guildford and Reigate.

These works include renewing the tracks over a bridge on the River Wey in Shalford, stabilising an embankment in Gomshall and renewing the signalling and level crossings along the line.

Level crossing works

At times we will need to close the level crossing we are upgrading to carry out the work, and signed diversions will be in place. During full road closures, pedestrians won’t have access to the crossings, but minibuses will be arranged to help any pedestrians around the closure. Half road closures close the crossings to single lane access with temporary traffic lights, and pedestrians can use the crossing.

Please find the list of road closures below:

Tangley Level Crossing, A248, Chilworth, Guildford GU4 8NE

00:35 to 05:20 Monday 3 FebruaryFull Closure
00:35 to 05:20 Tuesday 4 FebruaryFull Closure

Chilworth Level Crossing, Sampleoak Lane, Chilworth, Guildford GU4 8QN

00:15 Saturday 1 January to 06:00 Sunday 2 FebruaryFull Closure – pedestrians can cross with marshall
Sunday 2 to Friday 7 February (Overnight Closures 23:00 – 06:00)Half Closure with Temporary Obstruction Boards
Friday 7 to Saturday 8 February (Overnight Closures 23:00 – 11:00)Full Closure – pedestrians can cross with marshall
Saturday 8 to Thursday 13 February (Overnight Closures 23:00 – 05:00)Full Closure – pedestrians can cross with marshall
Thursday 13 February (Daytime Closure 07:00 – 17:00)Full Closure – pedestrians can cross with marshall
Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 February (Overnight Closures 23:00 – 05:00)Full Closure – pedestrians can cross with marshall
Sunday 16 to Monday 17 February(Overnight Closures 21:00 – 05:00)Full Closure – pedestrians can cross with marshall

Brook Level Crossing, New Road, Albury, Guildford GU5 9DJ

23:00 Friday 31 January to 06:00 Monday 17 February Full Closure

Burrows Lane Level Crossing, Queen St, Gomshall, Guildford GU5 9LR

23:00 Friday 31 January to 06:00 Monday 17 FebruaryFull Closure

Additional works

At the River Wey Railway Bridge, we are carrying out track renewals, while on the remainder of the line, we are continuing with our re-signalling works which includes laying new cable, substantial heavy foundation works at Burrow and Brook Level Crossings as well as cutting stabilisation.

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