Road Improvements
1 February – December 2012 (Subject to delays)
Road improvements are coming to Egerton Road/Gill Avenue/Richard Meyjes Road at the entrance to Surrey Sports Park. These works will significantly improve access to Surrey Sports Park and surrounding areas.
Surrey Sports Park is open for business as usual. Plan ahead of your journey to minimise disruption. Check back regularly for further updates.
Latest Update (06/12/12, 15.30)
The entrance road has now re-opened for accessing and exiting the Park. The majority of roadworks have now been completed and the new crossroads and traffic light system are now in place. In addition there are now better facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.
Update (28/11/12, 19:00)
Thursday entrance diversion cancelled. New diversion date: Friday 30 November
On Friday 30 November the entrance and exit road to Surrey Sports Park is anticipated to be closed, although Surrey Sports Park will be open for business as usual. Access to Surrey Sports Park will be via Gill Avenue (heading west past the Royal Surrey County Hospital) and around the back of the Manor Park Residences.
Pedestrians can still access the Sports Park via the normal route.
Road improvements are now in the final stage and therefore any delays in the area are temporary and changeable.
Past Updates
Update (26/11/12, 17:30)
New diversion date: 10:30am Thursday 29 November - 8am Friday 30 November
From 10:30am Thursday 29th November - 8am Friday 30 November the entrance and exit road to Surrey Sports Park is anticipated to be closed, although Surrey Sports Park will be open for business as usual. Access to Surrey Sports Park will be via Gill Avenue (heading west past the Royal Surrey County Hospital) and around the back of the Manor Park Residences.
Pedestrians can still access the Sports Park via the normal route.
Road improvements are now in the final stage and therefore any delays in the area are temporary and changeable.
Update (23/11/12, 16:30)
Weekend diversions cancelled: Friday 23 - Sunday 25 November
Pleas note that the planned diversion and closure to the entrance of Surrey Sports Park is now not going ahead this weekend, and the one-way entrance to SSP will be open as normal. The entrance route may include a very small diversion to the normal route so please take note of road signs. The exit will continue to be diverted via Manor Park residences and Gill Avenue. A stop and go system will be in place on Gill Avenue on Sunday 25 November between 8am - 5pm however due to it being a Sunday this is not anticipated to cause any major delays leaving Surrey Sports Park.
Update (21/11/12, 14:10)
Please be aware that as of Wednesday afternoon (21 November) traffic is down to one lane on Egerton Road to allow contractors to carry out re-surfacing. As a result there are currently delays to traffic exiting Surrey Sports Park and the surrounding areas. This work is due to be completed by 16.30. Until then please allow extra time for your journey to and from Surrey Sports Park.
Further Road Diversions...Thursday 22 November - Sunday 25 November
From 10am Thursday 22 November - 7am Sunday 25 November the entrance and exit road to Surrey Sports Park will be closed. Access to Surrey Sports Park will be via Gill Avenue (heading west past the Royal Surrey County Hospital) and around the back of the Manor Park Residences.
Pedestrians can still access the Sports Park via the normal route.
Road improvements are now in the final stage and therefore any delays in the area are temporary and changeable.
Monday 8 October - ongoing
To complete the final stage of the road improvement project contractors are due to remove the current roundabout from Monday 8 October onwards. Access to Surrey Sports Park will be via the normal route up Richard Meyjes Road. However the outbound route will be closed.
When exiting the Park a one-way-system will be put into operation - all vehicles exiting Surrey Sports Park will need to continue via Francis Crick Drive and Occam Road/Gill Avenue (around the back of the Manor Park residences and down past the Royal Surrey County Hospital).
View a map of the road diversion
Update (30/08/12 at 15.00)
Friday 7 September - Saturday 8 September: SSP Entrance Diversion
Due to ongoing improvements to Egerton Road, the entrance road to Surrey Sports Park will be temporarily closed from Friday 7 September 7am - Saturday 8 September 8am. Access to Surrey Sports Park will be via Gill Avenue (heading west past the Royal Surrey County Hospital) and around the back of the Manor Park Residences.
The diversion should only take an extra 4 minutes. Pedestrians can access the Sports Park through the normal route.
View a map of the road diversion
Update (12/08/12 at 14.00)
Due to ongoing improvements to Egerton Road, the entrance road to Surrey Sports Park will be temporarily closed from Monday 20 August - Monday 27 August. Access to Surrey Sports Park will be via Gill Avenue (heading west past the Royal Surrey County Hospital) and around the back of the Manor Park Residences.
The diversion should only take an extra 4 minutes. Pedestrians can access the Sports Park through the normal route.
View a map of the road diversion
Update (15/06/12 at 16.00)
From Monday morning 18th June until further notice this diversion route through Surrey Sports Park to the Research Park will be open from 0700hrs to 1900hrs Monday to Friday inclusive. Directional signage will be positioned by the contractor and the bollards will remain lowered during these times. Traffic may be busier than usual so please allow extra time for your visit.
Update (31/05/2012 at 15.30)
Between Monday 4th - Monday 11th June incoming and outgoing Surrey Sports Park traffic will be busier than usual due to a road diversion providing access to the Surrey Research Park.
Update (10/05/2012 at 13.00)
In order to carry out work on the roads at the entrance to Surrey Sports Park we are expecting there to be single lane closures within the next few weeks. As soon as we receive confirmation of these dates we will communicate the information to our members and guests.
Summary
Work has started on a multi-million pound project to tackle congestion on Egerton Road and the roundabout outside Surrey Sports Park, the Surrey Research Park and Royal Surrey County Hospital.
Surrey County Council has joined forces with the University of Surrey to launch a £4m scheme to improve traffic flow at the busy roundabout, which is a key access site in Guildford.
A crossroads with traffic lights will replace the roundabout at the junction of Egerton Road and Gill Avenue. In addition, there will also be better facilities for cyclists and pedestrians with new footpaths, toucan crossings and bus stop relocations.
Planning Document Downloads
Road Improvement Scheme Summary Map (From June 2012)
Satellite Map Summary of Road Improvements
Key Facts
Dates
1 February 2012 to 1 November 2012 (subject to delays)
Description of location
The roundabout at the junction with Richard Meyjes Road (Surrey Sports Park), Gill Avenue (Surrey Research Park and Royal Surrey County Hospital) and Egerton Road.
Days of work
Monday to Friday as of 1/2/2012.
Times of work
07.00 to 19.00 dependent on time of year. Times that work will be undertaken will vary according to daylight hours through the Spring to Summer to Autumn. It will also be weather dependant. Contact name and number to be confirmed reference to the public enquiries with SCC.
What will the work involve?
Widening the roads, removing the roundabout, installing phased traffic signals, toucan crossings, temporary and relocated bus stops, temporary diverted pedestrian routes and installing information signage.
Why is the work being done?
To ease congestion into the Surrey Research Park and Royal Surrey Hospital.
How will my route be affected?
Lane width restrictions with cones only. This will be variable during the works. Access to Surrey Sports Park will be diverted via the Research Park at certain times of key work, and will be notified in advance. Temporary bus stop relocations and diverted pedestrian routes will also be implemented.
Details of diversion routes
TBC. Expect delays at peak time journeys both morning and evening.
Who has been informed about the roadworks?
University of Surrey, Surrey Sports Park, Surrey Research Park, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Surrey Police, letter-drops to residents, road signage, press, radio stations, information online, MPs, County Councillors, Local Councillors, Emergency services
Who is doing the works?
Private contractor Gilbert Ash
