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. 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. The exact time scale of this is not yet known. 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. 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. It is understood to have happened between Bampton Way and Denton Way, near the Robin Hood Roundabout. 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. 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. Police tape is blocking off Victoria Way in Woking this afternoon. Woking Borough Council says panels on the hotel "were dislodged" - but has not explained why or how. 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. Lib Dem Councillors have criticised Surrey County Council's planned closure of a section of Lockfield Drive for 13 weeks. 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. #Woking A320 Victoria Way both ways closed due to police incident from Chertsey Road to A324 Lockfield Drive. Causing delays around Woking Shopping Centre. Hilton has declined to answer any of SurreyLive's questions. We have contacted Surrey Police for further information. We would like to thank local residents, businesses for their patience during these works. Investigate provision of zebra or puffin crossing near Onslow Crescent. We would like to thank local businesses, road users and residents for their patience during these essential works. New water main installation and commissioning. 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. To reconstruct the existing junction pedestrian crossings, traffic islands, footpaths and install new traffic Lights including ducting. Yesterday, the County Council announced that Lockfield Drive, between Bampton Way and Robin Hood Roundabout, will be closed to repair a pedestrian bridge. 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. 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". Following the news of the road closure, Lib Dem Councillors have written . To exercise 13 weeks of Lockfield Drive closure - Will ForsterWill Forster SurreyLive has asked the council and Hilton to clarify what went wrong. Grahame said the gap in the exterior panelling photographed below was "bigger than a person". Yesterday, the County Council announced that Lockfield Drive, between Bampton Way and Robin Hood Roundabout, will be closed to repair a pedestrian bridge. Please visit National Highways for further information. Fans are advised to find alternative routes to the stadium for our match against Tranmere Rovers, and allow for extra travelling time. Advanced warning: Lockfield Drive highway improvement works. Will update. Buses will divert via Parley Drive & Lockfield Drive in both directions. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused. Here is a photo of the scene taken by SurreyLive photographer Grahame Larter in the last few moments. We now need to know why this happened. Campaigning to be the Lib Dem MP for Woking, Deputy Leader of Woking Borough Council and Councillor in South Woking Learn more. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Replacing old iron gas mains with new plastic pipes. Also includes junction upgrades and toucan crossings. Woking Lockfield Drive closed following 'serious 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. 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. Widen pavement for cycle improvements from Byfleet Road to Queens Road, Reducing dangerous ash dieback trees from the verge. Woking Business News archive - Woking Works The exclusion zone around Woking's new Hilton hotel remains in place as investigations continue. Are you able to tell us whether this incident delays the opening of the hotel? Victoria Way has been closed since around 1.30pm, Inrix says. Website designed and developed by Prater Raines Ltd, with modifications by Woking Liberal Democrats. SurreyLive is awaiting Sir Robert McAlpine's response. 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. 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.