Travel & Roads

UPDATE 14 October - Resurfacing works have now been scheduled to take place 16-24 October, 8pm - 6am weekdays.

UPDATE 13 OCTOBER - We have been notified today by Surrey County Council that these works have been postponed.

Although a permit is listed on one.network for the works to take place from 17–21 November, these dates are not confirmed.

We will update this page as soon as Surrey County Council confirms a new date.

To check on roadworks, use the live map one.network

Multi-way traffic signals will be in place on Ockham Road South while essential repair works are carried out to the churchyard boundary wall.

Surrey County Council has scheduled streetworks on Ockham Road South from 10am on Monday 19 October until 11.59pm on Friday 30 October 2026.

The works involve repairs to approximately 15 metres of a Grade II listed churchyard boundary wall.

Traffic management:

• Multi-way traffic signals will be in operation.
• Signals are expected to be in place at all times during the works.
• Drivers should allow extra time for their journeys and approach the area with care.

The works are listed by Surrey County Council under reference S171 – 343026.

Motorists are advised to plan ahead and consider allowing additional time when travelling through Ockham Road South during the works.

Surrey County Council has become the first local authority in the UK to introduce a new app designed to help blind and partially sighted passengers navigate bus stations more easily.

The Aira Explorer app enables users to connect via a live video call to a trained visual interpreter, who can guide them in real time using the smartphone’s camera. The service is now available at bus stations in Guildford, Redhill, Staines and Woking.

At these locations, the app can be used free of charge, funded by the Government’s Bus Service Improvement Fund. As well as helping passengers find their bus, interpreters can assist with reading timetables, directing users to staff, or guiding them into nearby town centres.

The initiative has been launched as part of Better Transport Week (16–22 June), which highlights how improved transport can better connect communities.

The project has been developed in partnership with organisations including Govia Thameslink Railway, Sight for Surrey, the Sussex Sight Loss Council and the Surrey Coalition of Disabled People, building on similar support already available across parts of the rail network.

This trial forms part of wider investment in Surrey’s bus services aimed at improving accessibility, reliability and sustainability for all passengers.

More information is available on the Surrey County Council website.

In front of a full house of around 200 plus attendees with standing room only, Jonathan Wade, Senior Project Manager, National Highways, spent two hours at East Horsley Village Hall last Wednesday describing how he managed the mammoth eight-year scheme.

Working with a £300 million budget, his mission was to reduce both queues and collisions at a junction that absorbs an average of 270,000 vehicles every day, a figure that includes 80% of all A3 traffic at that point.

By far the biggest challenge was navigating the natural constraints surrounding the area, Sites of Special Scientific Interest, common land, and protected nesting habitats. Minimising disturbance to the heathland was another priority. To this end, the upgrade includes Cockcrow Bridge, the UK’s first heathland bridge, enabling wildlife to move safely between reserves on either side of the A3.

Cockcrow is one of eight new bridges constructed as part of the scheme, while five existing bridges were demolished. Four years after construction began, work is now almost complete. Jonathan reports that tailbacks are already reducing and annual collisions, previously running at around 240 per year, are expected to fall significantly.

To watch his talk in full here

Just an hour of your time can help make our roads safer.

Speeding traffic is one of the issues residents raise with us most often and with good reason. It affects safety, peace of mind and the character of our village.

One way you can all help tackle the problem is by joining our Speedwatch team. This small group of local volunteers carries out occasional roadside monitoring sessions to deter careless driving and remind motorists to keep to the limit.

The commitment is light, just the odd hour here and there, but the impact is meaningful. Hi-viz jackets and training are provided, and you’ll be working alongside fellow residents who share the same concern for our community.

With public budgets under increasing pressure, community effort plays a vital role in keeping East Horsley a safe and welcoming place. If you can spare a little time to join Speedwatch, please get in touch with our Parish Clerk This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

If Speedwatch isn’t for you, there are plenty of other ways to get involved. Our Parish Clerk will be happy to talk through other volunteering opportunities where your time and skills could make a real difference.

Together, we can help keep our village safe, friendly and thriving.

East Horsley Parish Council is inviting residents and regular visitors to complete a short online survey to share their views on traffic speeds, road safety concerns, and potential improvements across the village.

East Horsley Parish Council is inviting residents and regular visitors to complete a short online survey to share their views on traffic speeds, road safety concerns, and potential improvements across the village.

This is not a vote on specific changes, but an opportunity to gather general feedback to help identify problem areas and gauge support for possible future measures. Topics include excessive speeds, pedestrian safety, road layouts, and traffic calming options.

It only takes a few minutes to complete
Open to all East Horsley residents and regular visitors
Take the survey now

Why Take Part?

Your feedback will help the Parish Council:

• Understand road safety concerns across different parts of the village

• Identify priority areas for the next phase of traffic speed monitoring (planned for autumn)

• Consider whether further traffic calming or other safety improvements are needed

• Inform future discussions with Surrey County Council

Phase 1 Speed Survey Findings

In February 2025, the Parish Council carried out Automatic Traffic Counts (ATCs) at 10 locations, based on concerns raised by residents and to complement additional monitoring by Surrey County Council. Highlights include:

A246 (4 sites)

• Most vehicles travelled between 30–40mph; peak volumes were 33–35mph

• 90% of drivers stayed within the speed limit

• Over 50 vehicles per day exceeded 50mph

• Peak speeds exceeded 70mph at all four locations

Previous data from Park Horsley (bottom of the hill) showed average speeds of 46mph, with over 30 vehicles daily exceeding 70mph — some recorded at over 100mph.

Ockham Road North & South (6 sites)

• Most vehicles travelled at 25–30mph

• Average speeds were below 28mph

• 2.9% exceeded 35mph

• 1–2 vehicles per day reached speeds of 50–70mph

Planned Traffic Calming Measures

Some traffic calming works are already planned near Ockham Road North and Station Parade as part of local development agreements funded by Taylor Wimpey. These measures were not proposed by the Parish Council and have received mixed feedback from residents.

The current survey aims to understand whether additional or alternative safety measures are needed elsewhere in the village.

Let’s work together to make East Horsley’s roads safer — your input matters.
Click here to take the survey