Effingham Common Road & Howard Road - Road Works Planned

Effingham Common Road will be closed for surface treatment (gripfibre works) 9-13 June 09:30-15:30

There is also a planned closure of Howard Road from 13-20 May for major resurfacing including full reconstruction and civil works where necessary. The Surrey Highways Works Communication Team have confirmed that these will be completed between 8pm and 6am so will not be disruptive at peak times, especially during the critical school exam period.

Ockham Road South - Surface Water Drains

In case you hadn't already noticed Surrey County Council (SCC) cleaned out the Surface Water manhole adjacent to the library last Thursday. After 12 months, it's no longer leaking! However, the team discovered that it leads to a pipe running behind the library, which is blocked. It's on private land and it's currently unknown where this pipe leads. This is being followed up and we will keep you posted on progress. 

The same SCC team were back out on Monday to clear drains between Station Parade and the railway bridge, including the blockage at Station Approach. A separate team have also started work on one of the blockages on Forest Road.    

We are very glad to see some progress at last! Hopefully, work on lower sections of Ockham Road South and additional Forest Road blockages will be scheduled soon.

More Misery Around M25 Junction 10

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.

Traffic Surveys in East Horsley: Phase 1 Starting Soon!

 

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.

What to Expect:

  • Phase 1: Automatic Traffic Counters (ATCs) will be placed in 10 key locations, focusing on Ockham Road North and the A246.
  • Future Surveys: Additional ATCs, including on Forest Road, will be installed in Phase 2 once we’ve analysed data from the first phase and surveys planned by Surrey County Council (SCC).

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.

Why This Matters:

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.

Horsley Station Waiting Room

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.

Station Upgrade on Schedule 

Work on providing stepfree access to both Leatherhead platforms remains on target to meet the planned opening next Spring.

Speed Limit Reduced on The Drift

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.

A246 Road Death

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.