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. 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.The highway closure will enable the delivery of materials and equipment to the Victoria Place site. ", The force responded: "If in the Woking/Knaphill area, it was the air ambulance for an RTC near by.". 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. Those residential roads cannot be used as an alternative to an A road. We have contacted police for further information and will bring that to you as soon as possible. ", Lockfield Drive will be closed for approximately 13 weeks. List of schemes revealed under questions 3.6 (a to l) on the Con29R local authority search. In lead up to polling day, check if you have the right photo ID and remember to take it with you. Here is a photo of the scene taken by SurreyLive photographer Grahame Larter in the last few moments. Surrey County Council (SCC) will be undertaking repair works to the western pedestrian bridge, which runs above Lockfield Drive, from Monday (September 21). 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. Continue until reaching a mini roundabout take the second exit onto Triggs Lane. One of our reporters drove past Lockfield Drive, Woking, at around 4.30pm and saw three emergency vehicles, two ambulances . Please keep checking www.woking.gov.uk for updates. 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. 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. No one has been injured, but an exclusion zone around the site has been created due to the risk of further panels coming off. Access to and exit from the Victoria Place car parks via the spiral ramps on Victoria Way will remain open at all times. You now need to show photo ID when voting in person at a polling station. 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. Excavate and investigate blockages, lay new duct in existing BT infrastructure. Woking Road Closed TYPE:Construction Serious Road closure scheduled 07/02/2023 - 07/04/2023 due to Roadworks / License - Roadworks work Road Closed TYPE:Construction Serious User Reports Traffic Jam on B4058 Bristol South West B4058 By Anonymous 8 22 hours ago Woking: Victoria Way Stopping Up: Proposed stopping up order for Car Park ramp leading to Peacocks Shopping Centre, located off of Victoria Way. 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. Two lanes on the M25 have been closed due to a two-vehicle collision. "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. We do know the incident happened during a day of very unsettled weather. Likely to cause delays around Woking Shopping Centre. Lib Dem Councillors have criticised Surrey County Council's planned closure of a section of Lockfield Drive for 13 weeks. Road Closed. Provision of pedestrian zone along Commercial Way and Chobham Road. Continue along Triggs Lane until reaching the roundabout and take the second exit onto Parley Drive. Why has such a new building been damaged? Do you know what's going on? Continue along Wych Hill Lane until arriving at the main roundabout. 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. During the works, Farrans Construction will remove the existing highway surface before resurfacing it with hot rolled asphalt to increase durability of the carriageway. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. This closure will add a significant diversion to motorists journeys, adding to the lengthy roadworks in Woking town centre. Highways public notices. Officers warned in a tweet shortly before 5.15am the road would likely remain closed "for the next two hours". "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.". 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. Useful information and support services for Ukrainian refugees and local residents wishing to help. The expiry date is detailed for each Temporary Traffic Order however the provisions will only apply as required and when the relevant traffic signs are displayed . We would like to thank local residents, businesses for their patience during these works. Investigate cycle route between Redding Way and Basingstoke Canal. We will be providing updates on this incident via the live blog below. Extending the working hours but limiting noisy works to between 8am and 6pm will minimise disruption to local residents.. 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. She said she is not certain when Hilton Woking will open, as the building is "not finished". We store cookies on your device to make sure we give you the best experience on this website. To minimise out of hours works and disruption to local residents and road users. I was very concerned to hear that panels had fallen off the newly built hotel, but hugely relieved that nobody was injured. During the works access for pedestrians and cyclists underneath Victoria Arch will be maintained at all times. Further details are in our Privacy Policy at www.libdems.org.uk/privacy. 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. 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. Woking Councillor Ann-Marie Barker has raised questions over the cause of the incident. Road closed between Brampton Way and Denton Way. Wet and windy weather likely brings some disruption to parts of southern England this evening and overnight. Yesterday, the County Council announced that Lockfield Drive, between Bampton Way and Robin Hood Roundabout, will be closed to repair a pedestrian bridge. Continue along Triggs Lane until arriving at a mini roundabout take the second exit onto Wych Hill Lane. A road in Woking will be closed in both directions for around three months, starting from next week. 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. Advertised by Department for Transport under reference NATTRAN/SE/S247/4711. In the meantime, follow our separate blog here for the latest on traffic and flooding issues across Surrey. This website uses cookies to enable some features to work and to collect statistics about how people use the website. Surrey Police's roads policing unit reported the crash shortly after 5am. In lead up to polling day, check if you have the right photo ID and remember to take it with you. New water main installation and commissioning. Excavations to conduct a service alteration, Removal of dangerous tree from highway verge, Continued installation of new high voltage cabling for customer, Conduct urgent repairs following breakdown of electricity supply for customer, Conduct urgent repairs to gas main following leak and poor pressures, Engaged in sewer cleaning and CCTV investigation, Installation of new ducting across carriageway, Installation of sewer monitoring equipment, Traffic management permit for works on Breech Road, Traffic management around Crouch Oak Tree. #Woking Due to an emergency road closure, service 34 will be unable to serve Goldsworth Road for the remainder of tonight. The highway closure will enable the delivery of materials and equipment to the Victoria Place site. 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. Information and support for Ukrainian refugees. 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. STL pipeline works access construction works. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank members of the public for their cooperation. 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. Advanced warning: weekend closure of Victoria Way. 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. Grahame said the gap in the exterior panelling photographed below was "bigger than a person". [New service connection] single new service from main in nearside carriageway. Campaigning to be the Lib Dem MP for Woking, Deputy Leader of Woking Borough Council and Councillor in South Woking Learn more. Investigate provision of toucan crossings on Shores Road and Woodham Lane arms. 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. Signed highway diversionswill bedisplayedon both sides of the town centre to direct traffic. New waiting restrictions within Byfleet, West Byfleet, Pyrford, Goldsworth Park, Horsell, Knaphill, Maybury, Old Woking, Westfield/Kingfield, Hook Heath, St Johns and Central Woking. Investigate provision of zebra or puffin crossing near Onslow Crescent. 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. David O'Brien for Byfleet and West Byfleet. Extending the working hours but limiting noisy works to between 8am and 6pm will minimise disruption to local residents.. Investigate new bridge over canal near Lockfield Drive/Victoria Way, shared pedestrian-cycle route along A320 Victoria Way and further cycle routes. 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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 forpedestrians and cyclists., Giorgio Framalicco, Woking Borough Councils Strategic Director for Place, added: Thetemporary closure and specialist works are essential. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A320 Victoria Way both ways closed due to police incident from Chertsey Road to A324 Lockfield Drive. 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. The council has reported there are "a small number" of panels which have come off the building. Investigate provision of 2 pedestrian refuges along A320 Chertsey Road between Woodham Rise and Boundary Road. Continue until reaching a mini roundabout take the second exit onto Triggs Lane. Fans are advised to find alternative routes to the stadium for our match against Tranmere Rovers, and allow for extra travelling time. Major questions will be asked about why such a new building has been damaged, particularly given the huge profile of the development. Lockfield Drive in Woking was closed during the early hours of Saturday morning following a "serious road traffic collision". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A small number of exterior panels were dislodged from the hotel building landing in Victoria Way. Thank you for following. Wouldnt it be great if it was 13 weeks its still closed in April2021. We ask that you support our essential workers and the job they must do; their job is vital to keep the network safe and Surrey moving. Traffic is coping well. 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Sign up to our daily newsletter to get more news from SurreyLive straight to your inbox. A petition to save the O2 Academy Brixton from permanent closure has reached 50,000 signatures. Hilton Woking was billed as the centrepiece to the new Victoria Way development with the hotel due to open within weeks. Traffic and travel Inrix reports an "unsafe building" is the cause of the police cordon. A320 Road is closed from Guildford Road to Lockfield Drive (A324) due to roadwork. The exact time scale of this is not yet known. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Victoria Way is still shut, according to Inrix. We need to know what alternatives to this lengthy closure have been considered. 17 Moorholme - Woking, England Starts at Mar 10, 2023 4:21pm Until: Mar 10, 2023 4:52pm Severity: Minor Investigate provision of cycle route via Maybury Road, Arnold/Eve Road, Albert Drive, Sheerwater Road and Madeira Road. You can use these tags:
. You can prevent cookies from being set by changing the settings in your browser. Information and support for Ukrainian refugees. Essential and immediate repair to low voltage mains cable affecting customers supply. . Take the first exit onto Parley Drive and continue to the mini. 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. This is a huge diversion which will add a significant amount of time to motorists journeys. Causing delays around Woking Shopping Centre. Do you know what caused the panels to dislodge? We are aware of an incident this afternoon at the Victoria Square development site. 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. He believes the worker suspended halfway up the building was checking the remaining cladding for any further issues. It's still too dangerous for drivers to use the road past the Hilton Woking. 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. The leader of Woking Borough Council (WBC) has issued a statement over the damage of the new Hilton hotel. A cordon is in place in Victoria Way, blocking pedestrian and motorist access. Useful information and support services for Ukrainian refugees and local residents wishing to help. The views expressed are those of the publisher, not of the service provider. . To access Woking town centre, take the fourth exit onto Lockfield Drive. 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. 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. Continue along Triggs Lane until arriving at a mini roundabout take the second exit onto Wych Hill Lane. A320 Victoria Way in both directions closed due to unsafe building from Goldsworth Road to A324 Lockfield Drive. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. On the west side over the Basingstoke Canal. Woking road closure to cause disruption for drivers and pedestrians for 13 weeks #driving #news This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. With all the extra traffic that will inevitably go through Goldsworth Park, I really worry about safety. Traffic is coping well. We need to know what alternatives to this lengthy closure have been considered. It is understood to have happened between Bampton Way and Denton Way, near the Robin Hood Roundabout. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. SurreyLive has asked Sir Robert McAlpine again whether it can answer the questions. At the junction of Victoria Way (A320) with Lockfield Drive, turn right onto Lockfield Drive and continue to the roundabout. Continue along Parley Drive until reaching the main roundabout. You now need to show photo ID when voting in person at a polling station. Signed highway diversions will be displayed on both sides of the town centre to direct traffic. 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.
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