Misery for road users at and around junction 10 of the M25 is set to continue for at least nine months beyond this summer’s initial projected completion. “Periods of extreme weather” are being blamed for the delay. Work is now due to finish in the spring of 2026.
From the week commencing 3 February, you’ll notice new traffic surveys being installed across key locations in East Horsley. These surveys are part of a two-phase plan to gather detailed data on traffic speeds and volumes throughout the village. This vital information will help us identify priority areas for safety improvements and reduce concerns about speeding.
SCC has already committed to installing 7 surveys at select locations, and our efforts are designed to complement theirs for maximum impact. By combining data, we’ll ensure a comprehensive understanding of traffic conditions across the village.
This project supports efforts to improve road safety, reduce speeds, and encourage walking and cycling. It’s a step towards creating a safer, more pedestrian-friendly East Horsley.
We’ll keep you updated as the project progresses. In the meantime, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us via our website.
Following a campaign by the Friends of Horsley Station, the refurbishment of the waiting room and toilets on the Guildford bound platform is now complete and the facility is available for passengers.
Hard on the heels of finally achieving a 20mph limit in Chalk Lane, your Parish Council’s long running quest to bring about a reduction in The Drift has also been successful. The previous 60 mph limit has now been lowered to 30mph.
For some years East Horsley Parish Council’s Road Safety Task Group has been pressing Surrey Highways (SH) to take steps to curb excessive speeding and dangerous overtaking on the downhill stretch of road from Outdowns to Green Dene. Drawing on local knowledge and data collected by the village Speedwatch team, it was pointed out that, if nothing was done, a serious accident was likely at some stage.
The Task Group’s urgings went unheeded and tragically the collision that was dreaded duly occurred on Sunday morning when a motor cyclist lost his life.
EHPC fervently hopes that measures will now be taken by SH to reduce the risk of such devastating circumstances happening again.