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Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Town centre road could reopen by end of April
The leader of Woking Borough Council said a major road in the town centre could reopen at the end of April. Victoria Way has seen roadworks and closures since 2021, due to cladding panels repeatedly falling from the Hilton hotel. Anne-Marie Barker said on Friday specialist equipment had arrived on site, which she said would "speed up" the process. The equipment had originally been due to arrive in March. She said the contractor SRM would "work seven days a week, with extended working hours due to lighter mornings and evenings, to expedite the installation of the temporary fixings". SRM has previously apologised for the inconvenience and said it empathised with residents and businesses over their frustration. Ms Barker said: "Despite the road closure, our town centre remains open for business and there are plenty of activities to enjoy over the Easter school holidays. "With fairer weather, longer working hours and the arrival of additional equipment, I am advised by SRM that an opening towards the end of April is now being targeted." Follow BBC Surrey on Facebook, on X. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Town centre road shut until late April - council Road closures are killing business, say traders Road reopening delayed until Easter - council 'Shoddy' cladding firm 'should be blacklisted' Woking Borough Council
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Town centre road could reopen by end of April
The leader of Woking Borough Council said a major road in the town centre could reopen at the end of April. Victoria Way has seen roadworks and closures since 2021, due to cladding panels repeatedly falling from the Hilton hotel. Anne-Marie Barker said on Friday specialist equipment had arrived on site, which she said would "speed up" the process. The equipment had originally been due to arrive in March. She said the contractor SRM would "work seven days a week, with extended working hours due to lighter mornings and evenings, to expedite the installation of the temporary fixings". SRM has previously apologised for the inconvenience and said it empathised with residents and businesses over their frustration. Ms Barker said: "Despite the road closure, our town centre remains open for business and there are plenty of activities to enjoy over the Easter school holidays. "With fairer weather, longer working hours and the arrival of additional equipment, I am advised by SRM that an opening towards the end of April is now being targeted." Follow BBC Surrey on Facebook, on X. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Town centre road shut until late April - council Road closures are killing business, say traders Road reopening delayed until Easter - council 'Shoddy' cladding firm 'should be blacklisted' Woking Borough Council
BBC News
15-02-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Surrey: McLaren Formula 1 team to host Woking half-term event
Driving simulators and a full-scale McLaren Formula 1 car will be in Woking town centre this half-term to celebrate the team's Racing will host a five-day event in Victoria Place shopping centre, including an interactive pit stop place from Wednesday to Sunday, the event will also feature a Formula 1 car with the team's 2025 livery days after its launch at an event in Surrey event will also celebrate the Formula 1 team's victory in the 2024 Constructors' Championship. Anne-Marie Barker, leader of Woking Borough Council, said: "Woking is a proud supporter of its home team. McLaren make a huge contribution to our local economy and we're so pleased to be able to work together on this exciting event to mark McLaren Racing's success in the 2024 Constructors' Championship with the free event will run from 10:00 to 18:00 GMT each will include a reaction time test and driving simulator outside Export House.A pit stop challenge, where people can test their speed changing tyres on a full-scale car, will be outside Woking Superbowl on Saturday 22 February and Sunday 23 February. The challenge will only be available to people over the age of 18.
