Update - Tuesday 10 November
We're continuing to make good progress with our gas main replacement work in the A281 Horsham Road area.
Our engineers are currently working beyond Trunley Heath Road. We're installing the new plastic pipe and abandoning the existing gas main running through the lay-by.
This phase of work is expected to be completed before the weekend. We'll then move across the canal bridge and continue towards Shalford.
Despite trying to maximise progress during the current works period, it may no longer be possible to complete the entire project at this time due to road space availability and other planned works taking place nearby.
Any remaining work will be planned in partnership with Surrey County Council. We'll keep residents and stakeholders informed as future arrangements are confirmed.
The current traffic management will remain in operation until they are removed by the end of the day on Sunday 13 December.
We’re preparing to carry out essential upgrades to our gas network in the Shalford and Bramley areas. This work will help ensure that homes and businesses continue to receive a safe and reliable gas supply. It forms part of our long-term programme to replace ageing metal gas mains with modern, durable plastic pipes.
We’ll begin work on Monday 23 March, with the project expected to last approximately 35 weeks.
We’ll be replacing our gas pipes in sections along the A281 Horsham Road and Chinthurst Lane. Please see below for more information including the traffic restrictions that will be in place.
Please note we will remove all traffic management for one day on Thursday 7 May to allow voters to easily reach polling stations during the planned local elections.
Chinthurst Lane, Shalford
Road closure from Monday 23 March for approximately 10 weeks
Chinthurst Lane will be closed in sections between its junction with The Common to around 100m past the junction with Poplar Road. This will be a rolling road closure which will move along the road with our engineers as they replace the gas pipes.
During this phase, Poplar Road will need to be closed at its junction with Chinthurst Lane for approximately two weeks when we reach this section.
A281 Horsham Road, Bramley to Shalford
Traffic lights from Tuesday 7 April for approximately 32 weeks
We’ll be working along Horsham Road, starting at the junction with Snowdenham Lane and Station Road in Bramley. We will finish just short of the junction with Broadford Road in Shalford. Temporary traffic lights will be in place moving along as our work progresses.
To help maintain traffic flow, we will also need to temporarily close the following side roads, one at a time as our work progresses along the A281:
- Snowdenham Lane, Links Road and Foxburrow Hill Road.
At times as we pass other junctions, we may need to install additional traffic light heads.
To help reduce queuing times on this busy route, a traffic management operative will be manually controlling our lights from Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm.
In consultation with Surrey County Council, we’ll also be trialling REMOS traffic lights during this phase of work to help reduce disruption. These lights use real-time monitoring to automatically adjust their timings based on traffic levels, allowing traffic to flow more efficiently.
Public drop-in session
We will be holding a public drop-in session for residents to view project maps, understand the planned works, and ask any questions.
Date: Thursday 5 March
Time: 6pm to 7.30pm
Location: Bramley Village Hall, Hall Road, Bramley GU5 0AX
We recognise roadworks can be frustrating, and we're sorry for any inconvenience this essential work may cause. However, the new plastic pipe has a lifespan of 80 years. When completed nearby residents and businesses will be able to enjoy the benefits of a safe and reliable gas supply long into the future.