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Our major roadworks

Below are some of our planned and ongoing works that may cause disruption on our network. For a complete list of works and the most up-to-date information, please visit our roadworks map.

Our teams work hard to reduce disruption while carrying out highway works. However, some delays and inconvenience may be unavoidable. We apologise for any disruption and thank you for your patience while we complete these improvements.

Rook Lane B2031, Chaldon, Tandridge

Surrey Highways will be making alterations to the verge to create new laybys on Rook Lane. The following work forms the final phase to deliver the highways improvements associated with the expansion of St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School.

Start date: 27 July 2026 (Updated)
Expected completion: 29 August 2026
Location: Rook Lane From junction with Church Lane to 56m east of Doctors Lane

Other information: A signed diversion route will be in place, and the map below shows the diversion route. Please review this in advance of your journey and allow plenty of time to complete your journey.

The diversion route is A23 London Road North, High Street, London Road South, London Road and Princess Way, A25 Redstone Hill, Nutfield Road, Bletchingley Road, Castle Street, High Street, Godstone Road, Bletchingley Road, Godstone Green (clockwise only) and High Street, B2235 Godstone Hill, A22 Godstone Interchange, Godstone Hill and Godstone Road and B2030 Godstone Road, Station Avenue, Church Hill, High Street, Chaldon Road or this route in reverse.

We are aware there might be an overlap with works being carried out on Godstone High Street.

Using an unsuitable diversion route will lead to longer journey times and increased traffic on these roads. We are encouraging all road users to follow the signed diversion route to limit the impact on residents on these roads.

High Street, Banstead, Reigate and Banstead

Surrey Highways will be returning to undertake remedial works on the carriageway. The roundabouts will remain open during these works. Our working hours will be between 8pm to 6am. These works will include completing patching works, as well as applying a High Friction Surface treatment onto the road.

Start date: 23 July 2026
Expected completion: 28 July 2026
Location: High Street, from the junction with Park Road roundabout to the junction with Bolters Lane roundabout

Working overnight is necessary on traffic sensitive roads to reduce disruption during peak times. It also enables longer uninterrupted working before the closure is lifted for daytime traffic, and results in a shorter period of traffic congestion. There will be some noise, but we will try to carry out the bulk of the noisiest works before midnight.

Trinity School, A245 Kingston Road, Leatherhead

Surrey Highways will be carrying out improvements to the pedestrian crossings, installing new traffic signal equipment and resurfacing the road. These works will help reduce congestion around the crossings during busy periods and improve safety for pedestrians.

Start date: 27 July 2026
Expected completion: 29 August 2026
Location: Kingston Road, between Kingslea and Bay Tree Avenue.

Traffic management

Kingston Road will be fully closed between 27 July and 10 August. From 10 August to 29 August, temporary traffic lights will be in place while the remaining works are completed.

The works have been planned to take place during the school summer holidays to reduce disruption. Because several side roads join Kingston Road near the crossing area, Surrey Highways has worked closely with Surrey County Council's Streetworks team to find the most efficient way to carry out the scheme.

Closing the road during the first two weeks allows the contractor to work across a larger area and for longer periods each day. Traffic will be diverted via Leatherhead By-pass Road, Epsom Road and Leret Way. This approach will help shorten the overall construction programme and is expected to allow the work to be completed within the school summer holiday period.

Our major projects

We are committed to making journeys across the county easier, more predictable and safer. We recognise that a good quality transport network helps our county's economy to be strong, vibrant and successful and ensures Surrey remains a great place to live and work. For a complete list of works and the most up-to-date information, please visit our roadworks map.

Our teams work hard to limit the disruption of our works. However, due to the nature of these works, they may cause disruption. We apologise for any delays our works causes and thank you for your cooperation and patience while we deliver these works.

Current major projects being delivered in Surrey:

Report an issue with our roadworks

To report a problem with our roadworks, please visit Report Surrey County Council roadworks.

Our roadworks explained

How roadworks are coordinated

We have a legal duty to coordinate work on the highway to help reduce disruption.

Our work along with utility companies must have a permit or give advance notice before starting planned work. Our Streetworks Team review these applications and may apply conditions, change dates or restrict work during busy times where possible.

Emergency works

Emergencies can happen at any time on the highway. When they do, our teams respond quickly to keep road users safe. They will either fix the problem straight away or make the area safe until permanent repairs can be completed. We apologise for any delays these works may cause and thank you for your patience and cooperation while they are carried out. Emergency works can include:

Fallen Trees
Flooding
Voids, subsidence and sinkholes
Vehicle fire on carriageway
Debris for example shed load
Material spills on the road for example oil, paint, toxic or hazardous material or significant amount of mud likely to cause an accident.

We try to keep disruption from emergency works to a minimum. For more information, visit our road emergencies page.

If no one is on site

There are several reasons why no one may be working on a roadworks site:

Work is carried out in stages - different teams complete different parts of the job. For example:
- digging the hole
- installing or repairing equipment
- refilling the hole
- resurfacing the area.
Traffic management is being set up - work may be waiting for traffic lights, signs or cones to be put in place so it is safe to begin.
Materials need time to set - surfaces such as concrete or tarmac need time to harden before they can be used. Roads and pavements can only reopen once they are safe.
Safety checks or testing are taking place – to see if the repair has fixed the problem or testing the area to see what works will be required.
Permanent repair is being designed and planned

Noise from roadworks

Roadworks can involve noisy activities such as digging or drilling. These are often needed to access underground services and carry out repairs. Some work takes place outside busy traffic times to keep roads open during the day.

Night-time works

Working at night can help reduce traffic disruption, especially on busy roads. However, it can also create noise for nearby residents. We set working hours by considering traffic levels, safety needs and the impact on the local community.

Protecting new roads and pavements

We can protect new roads and pavements for a short time after they are finished. We do this by sending a legal notice to utility companies (like gas, water or electricity). This is called a Section 58 notice.

The notice means utility companies cannot dig up the road or pavement for 3 to 5 years after it has been rebuilt or resurfaced. However, there are some exceptions.

Work is still allowed if it is:

Minor work that does not dig up the road
Emergency work (for example, fixing a burst pipe)
Work to connect a new customer
Work required by the Health and Safety Executive
Certain gas safety work required by law
Work that was planned under pipeline safety rules but could not have been identified earlier.