Highways Bulletin for September 9

Published on: 8 Sep, 2024
Updated on: 10 Sep, 2024

The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council.

Report potholes and highway issues here.

Further information on the London Road, Burpham – Active Travel Scheme is available on our dedicated webpages.

Further information on Guildford Borough Council’s Ash Road Bridge works are available on their dedicated webpage.

Utility companies and their works in Surrey

Utility companies, such as those providing water, gas, electricity, and internet services, sometimes need to dig up roads to repair or maintain the infrastructure beneath them. We collaborate closely with these utility companies to coordinate the work on our roads. Although these works may cause temporary road closures and detours, they are essential to ensuring the continued delivery of vital services.

In the event of an emergency, such as a burst water main, a gas leak, or a sudden loss of electricity or internet services, utility companies may need to begin repairs immediately. In these urgent cases, they are allowed to notify us within two hours of starting the work. Due to the urgency, we cannot refuse permits for these emergency repairs, but it can be challenging to organise them, especially when other roadworks are already underway nearby. Since January 2024, the Streetworks team have managed 21,418 emergency works across our road network.

While road closures can be inconvenient, they are a necessary part of maintaining the essential services we all depend on. We work closely with utility companies to ensure that these works are completed properly and safely.

For more information please see our frequently asked questions:

Frequently Asked Questions about Utility Companies and their roadworks