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Surrey - Multiple Temporary Road & Footpath Closure Due To Various Works

GU4Published 14/05/26
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THE SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Church Road (C197) Epsom - Temporary Prohibition Of Traffic Order 2026
On 13 May 2026 Surrey County Council made the above mentioned Temporary Traffic Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of which will be to prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in that length of Church Road (C197) Epsom as extends from its junction with (D2089) College Road to its junction with (D2451) Wimborne Close.

Alternative Route: Church Road, (A2022) Upper High Street, (B284) Church Street, and Pitt Road, or this route in reverse.

This Order is required to facilitate tree felling works for, or on behalf of Benton Arboriculture.

These works are anticipated to be carried out over 1 day, between the hours of 9:30am and 4:00pm, during the 12-month period of operation of this Temporary Order that commences on 28 May 2026.

Advanced warning signs will be displayed, and the temporary closure will only operate when the relevant traffic signs are displayed. Access to premises within the affected length of road, including access by emergency service vehicles to these properties will be maintained at all times, via the banksmen on site, as will access for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists.

Parklawn Avenue (D2137) And Eastdean Avenue (D2137) Epsom - Temporary Prohibition Of Traffic Order 2026
On 8 May 2026, Surrey County Council made the above-mentioned Temporary Traffic Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of which will be to prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in that length of:-
(a) Parklawn Avenue (D2137) Epsom as extends from the northern boundary of 4 Parklawn Avenue to the southern boundary of 6 Parklawn Avenue;
(b) Parklawn Avenue (D2137) Epsom as extends from the eastern boundary to the western boundary of 97 Parklawn Avenue and;
(c) Eastdean Avenue (D2137) Epsom as extends from its junction with Parklawn Avenue (D2137) to the western boundary of 14 Eastdean Avenue.

Alternative Route –
(a) B280 (West Hill) and Wheelers Lane, or this route in reverse.
(b) Eastdean Avenue.
(c) Parklawn Avenue.

This Order is required to enable SGN to facilitate gas main replacement and associated works.

These works are anticipated to be carried out during the 12-month period of operation of this Temporary Order that commences on 25 May 2026 over 3 phases between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm.
(a) is anticipated to commence on 25 May 2026 for 2 weeks.
(b) is anticipated to commence on 22 June 2026 for 2 weeks.
(c) is anticipated to commence on 8 June 2026 for 2 weeks.

Advanced warning signs will be displayed and the temporary closures, which are anticipated to be in operation for 24-hours per day, will only operate when the relevant traffic signs are displayed. Access for emergency services and residents to properties with the closure but not through it will be maintained. Access for pedestrians, dismounted cyclists and dismounted equestrians will be maintained at all times.

Various Roads In West Ewell - Temporary Prohibition Of Traffic Order 2026
Surrey County Council propose to make the above-mentioned Temporary Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of which will be to prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in the entire length of: –
a) D2338 Plough Road, West Ewell.
b) D2463 Worthfield Close, West Ewell.
c) D2259 Limecroft Close, West Ewell.
d) That length of D2241 Kingsmead Close, West Ewell.
e) D2384 Southville Close, West Ewell.

This Traffic Order is required to enable Southern Gas Networks to carry out gas mains replacement and/or connections and/or maintenance works.

These works are anticipated to be carried out within 2 months of the 12 month period of operation of this Temporary Order that commences on 01 June 2026.

Advanced warning signs will be displayed and the temporary closures which are anticipated to be required for 24 hours each day, will only operate when the relevant traffic signs are displayed.

Access for pedestrians and, dismounted cyclists and equestrians will be maintained at all times.

The Council are satisfied that, in accordance with Section 3(2) of the Act, vehicular access to and from premises within the lengths of roads above, or accessible only therefrom may be restricted in order to avoid danger to persons or other traffic using the road and/or preventing the likelihood of such danger arising.

Access to affected property will be maintained under direction of gatemen/site operatives.

Access for emergency services, residents and businesses will be gained via the alternative route: – Chessington Road, Belfield Road and Northcroft Road.

Authorising Officer: Lloyd Allen Assistant Director,
Enquiries to: Network Management, Traffic Regulation Orders Team, Hazel House, Merrow Lane, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7BQ
Telephone: 0300 200 1003
Dated: 14 May 2026

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Section 16A - Public Footpath No. 50 (Epsom & Ewell) - Temporary Prohibition Of Traffic Order 2026
On 7 May 2026 Surrey County Council made the above mentioned temporary order.

The effect of which is to prohibit all traffic on foot or by any other means from entering or proceeding along that length of Public Footpath No. 50 (Epsom and Ewell) from its junction with Ashley Road (grid reference 521644 158634) south for 155 metres (to grid reference 521624 158480).

The order is required to enable a special event, the Epsom Derby, to go ahead safely, and to enable the safe construction and dismantling of temporary facilities at the racecourse before and after the event.

The closure will be in operation from 11 May to 15 June 2026. That period can be extended by the Secretary of State for Transport if required.

Suggested alternative route: from Ashley Road proceed west along the road, then generally southwest and southeast on private tracks to rejoin the footpath south of the racecourse.

The temporary closure will only be in operation when appropriate road traffic signs are displayed on site by the county council or an authorised person acting on its behalf.

The ‘Surrey County Council Public Footpath No. 50 (Epsom & Ewell) Temporary Prohibition of Traffic Order 2026’ was made by the county council under Section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Lucy Monie Director Highways,
Transport and Network Management,
Any enquiries relating to this notice should be directed to: Countryside Access Team, Surrey County Council, Whitebeam Lodge, Merrow Depot, Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7BQ.
Tel: 03456 009009
Email: rightsofway@surreycc.gov.uk 

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