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Construction along Section 4 cycle corridor between the junctions with Cadbury Road and Windmill Road (The Shears) and the Parade started mid-March. The existing footway will be improved to provide a combination of shared and segregated use cycleway, a new toucan crossing will be added at Escort Road traffic signals junction and a raised table across Green Lane junction. The works will take approximately 6 months.
Preparations for the construction of remaining 2 sections are ongoing. Please check this page for the latest updates.
Upcoming works
Construction of the walking and cycling facilities is proceeding. Further details such as start dates and estimated durations will be provided as soon as information becomes available:
- Section 1 between the junctions with Fairways and School Road and Ashford Road – the existing shared use footway will be improved and a raised table installed across Fairways junction. Construction is scheduled to begin in early June and will take approximately 3 months to complete.
- Section 2 between the junctions with School Road and Ashford Road and Chertsey Road and Littleton Road (Black Dog) – the existing footway will be improved to provide a shared use cycleway and raised tables will be installed across Hughes Road and Cecil Road junctions. Construction is scheduled to begin in early August and will take approximately 8 months to complete.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the construction or ongoing roadworks, you can report them using our online reporting tool or you can contact our roads and transport service.
Once the construction dates are confirmed, we will update this web page and will also be sending letters to nearby residents to notify them of the roadworks, and the details will be shown on the roadworks map.
If you have any queries regarding the scheme or upcoming works, you can contact the project team by emailing a308improvements@surreycc.gov.uk.
Completed works
The following works have been completed:
- Section 3 between the junctions with Chertsey Road and Littleton Road (Black Dog) and Cadbury Road and Windmill Road – existing footway improved to provide a combination of shared and segregated use cycleway and raised tables installed across the junctions with The Drive, Napier Road, Alexandra Road and Scotts Avenue (January 2026)
- The A244 Cadbury Road/Windmill Road (The Shears) junction – improved traffic signals control with enhanced right turning provision into side roads, new and improved pedestrian crossing facilities, new street lighting, new road surfacing and road markings (November 2024).
- Chertsey Road/Littleton Road (Black Dog) junction – improved traffic signals control with enhanced right turning provision into side roads, new and improved pedestrian crossing facilities, new road surfacing and road markings (November 2023).
Scheme overview
The A308 Staines Road West is an important link in the county's road network, connecting the A30 and M25 junction 13 to the M3 and the A316. It is the main road that links Ashford, Heathrow, Staines and Sunbury to one another as well as the wider strategic road network.
Redevelopment through the Staines masterplan will see travel demand along and across the A308 corridor increase in future, as would any eventual expansion of Heathrow Airport. The road is often heavily congested with limited crossing facilities and few places for pedestrians and cyclists to cross safely.
This scheme enables key junctions such as the A308 with School Road and Ashford Road, Chertsey Road and Littleton Road (Black Dog) and Cadbury Road and Windmill Road (The Shears) to be upgraded, including the installation of safer crossing facilities and smart technology to improve traffic flow. The upgrades will help to reduce occurrences of incidents that result in injuries or travel disruptions, as well as improving journey time reliability and air quality.
The A308 could also be improved for journeys on foot, by bike and by bus. As the main route for Spelthorne borough, connecting Ashford, Staines and Sunbury Cross, it has the potential to become an important sustainable travel corridor in Surrey.
The scheme is estimated to cost £10 million, with funding provided by Spelthorne Borough Council and Surrey County Council.
Frequently asked questions
Will the dual carriageway be turned into a single carriageway after completion of the current works?
We can confirm that the A308 will remain a two-lane dual carriageway upon completion of the works. The current temporary traffic management arrangements have been put up solely to facilitate the safe and efficient delivery of the works.
How will the businesses and residents be informed of the works?
We will inform residents of upcoming works through letters and advance warning signs. We will also be updating the project webpage to notify you of any changes.
What will the traffic management be?
Appropriate and safe traffic management measures will be set up to reduce the impact of construction as much as possible. Inevitably there will be some disruption to traffic especially at peak times, but careful consideration will be given to the timing and phasing of works to keep these to a minimum.
How will the work affect businesses and residents?
We will make sure residents and businesses can get to and from their homes or businesses when it is safe to do so to keep disruption to a minimum.
Will it be noisy during works?
Our contractor will try their best to keep the construction noise down and undertake any noisy tasks during the early part of the evenings, if and when night working is required to help reduce disruption during the daytime.