New toucan crossing on Woking Road
Work to install a new toucan crossing on Woking Road will begin on Tuesday 6 May 2025. This light-controlled crossing for pedestrians and cyclists will replace the existing uncontrolled crossing between Old Woking Road and Fir Tree Road.
The new toucan crossing will improve safety, allowing pedestrians and cyclists to cross at the same time. It is named "toucan," as "two-can cross.”
The work is expected to take approximately nine weeks to complete, subject to weather conditions. Working hours will be from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm.
Traffic management measures
- Woking Road will remain open throughout the works. Only one lane will be closed at a time, either northbound or southbound, depending on work requirements.
- Single-lane closures will be in place daily between 10am and 4pm. Closed lanes will reopen after 4pm each day.
- A temporary pedestrian crossing will be installed to ensure public safety. During the time required for its installation and removal, an approved pedestrian diversion route will be in place.
- Temporary traffic lights will be used to safely manage vehicle flow during the works.
- Full overnight closures will be needed to resurface and paint white lines on the road. These closures will be split into two phases: approximately three nights, followed by a seven day break, then a further two nights. Overnight hours will be from 8pm to 6am.
- Signage will be in place to notify people when the night works will be taking place.
The new crossing is part of a wider series of planned highway improvements that form part of the Weyside Urban Village regeneration transport strategy. These are designed to mitigate the impact of the development while improving access, traffic flow, and safety for all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists.
The full programme of highways works will be delivered over the next three years. Works planned for the coming months will take place at Bellfields Road, Bellfields Junction and Slyfield.
Deputy Leader and Lead Councillor for Regeneration, Tom Hunt, said:
“Our priority has always been to deliver the necessary infrastructure to support the Weyside Urban Village ahead of its development. This ensures the community benefits from improved roads and public spaces at the very start of the project.
“While we appreciate that these highway improvements may cause some short-term disruption, they are essential. The works are a crucial part of the wider infrastructure improvements we’re investing in. We want to ensure safer, more efficient travel for all and support the long-term growth of Guildford.”
The Weyside Urban Village project team hold quarterly drop-in sessions at Aggie Club where people can find out more about the project and ask questions. The next drop-in is scheduled for Thursday 12 June between 4pm and 7pm.
