Slyfield Green and Woodlands Road
HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT
Slyfield Green Improvements
Why does the works take 39 weeks?
The works are being delivered in phases to minimise disruption for residents, maintain access and ensure safety.
Each phase involves excavation, utility checks, traffic management and resurfacing, which takes time to complete properly. Working around existing homes, businesses and road users means the programme must be carefully managed.
Will parking be affected?
During the works: There may be short-term restrictions on accessing driveways or parking bays. Advance notice will be provided if this affects you.
After the works: The new road layout and yellow lines will reduce the number of on-street parking spaces, but new parking bays are being created to help offset this.
Can I see the technical drawings?
Yes - the General Arrangement drawings are available to view or download on this page. The drawing shows the overall design of the scheme such as they overall layout and the position of key structures and access routes.
Why are double yellow lines being introduced?
New double yellow lines have been introduced in key areas to help maintain a suitable road width for free-flowing traffic. They form part of wider improvements, including formalised parking areas, refreshed pedestrian crossings, and a one-way system, all designed to improve the overall flow of vehicles and safety for pedestrians. Parking surveys were carried out to determine the appropriate number of spaces, and the layout was reviewed and approved by the Highway Authority following a Road Safety Audit to ensure it meets safety standards.
Can the double yellow lines be moved?
It is not possible to make any changes to the layout of the Slyfield Green highway improvement scheme. The works currently underway have already been approved by the Highway Authority, Surrey County Council (SCC), who carried out a detailed technical review and Road Safety Audit before granting approval. At this stage, any changes would require a full redesign, additional technical assessments and safety audits, and formal re-approval by SCC, which is not feasible while the scheme is under construction.
Can I have a dropped kerb so I can park on my front garden?
Permission for dropped kerbs is handled by Surrey County Council, not Guildford Borough Council. You will need to apply to Surrey County Council, who can advise on feasibility, requirements, and the formal application process.
More information and application.
https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/permits-and-licences/vehicle-crossovers-or-dropped-kerbs
When will the works finish?
The overall scheme is currently expected to be finished by Thursday 30 July 2026, subject to progress on site and coordination with utility providers.
Work started: Thursday 30 October 2025
What this project is about
Slyfield Green and Woodlands Road will provide access to new homes in the northern part of the site. These routes will be used by drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
Before the homes are built, we are making some highway improvements to help manage extra traffic and make it safer for everyone.
Progress update (May 2026)
Work has been underway since October 2025 and is being delivered in stages.
So far, we have:
- Completed the new one-way system at Parrott Court
- Coordinated utility improvement works; water, gas and electricity.
- Completed sections of widened footways in key areas
- Installed and upgraded several pedestrian crossings
- Completed parking bay improvements in some locations, with further works on additional bays still ongoing
- Installed new double yellow lines to improve traffic flow and keep routes clear
- Begun renewing road markings and kerbs across the scheme
Over the coming months, we will:
- Coordinate utility updates by BT and Openreach
- Continue footway and crossing improvements
- Finish parking changes and road markings
- Add new grassed and landscaped areas
We’ll continue to carry out the work in phases to help keep disruption to a minimum.
Working hours
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Traffic management
- Temporary signs and barriers will be in place
- There may be short-term parking restrictions
- Traffic arrangements will change as work moves between different areas.
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