We may all be true Olympic supporters but……have Surrey County Council really thought through what the road closures mean to people who, want to get to work; need to get to a train, plane or bus? Hopefully the emergency services are fully conversant with these road closures Since our last update, we attended the drop-in session at Walton Day Centre yesterday afternoon and discovered that the only crossing point in Walton – i.e. where cars and vans ... Read More

Outline timetable for Walton Bridge Many people are questioning when will work on the new Walton Bridge start, well believe it or not it has!   Following the Government’s announcement in December 2010 that the project may proceed, the advance construction works are now underway. The full programme for the project is currently being drawn up, but the key dates are: 29 December 2010 – Government announces full approval for the project. 31 January 2011 ... Read More

People often ask what is currently happening with the replacement Walton Bridge Project. It is going ahead, ( believe it or not!) but this year there will only be preparatory work, with the main construction work scheduled to start in January 2012. The preparatory work consists of :- 1)      Locating and marking any cables and pipes that run through the construction area and arranging for their diversion if necessary. 2)      The walls in front of ... Read More

The Walton Society welcomes the announcement that construction is soon to start on the new River Crossing at Walton and that Ian Lake has stated that improvements at both ends of the bridgeworks will increase the rate of traffic flow, without attracting more vehicles to the area. We have been concerned for some time that without improvements to the junctions the hopes of thousands who cross  here every day that the new bridge is going ... Read More

Many people have asked me as I call round canvassing support for Melvyn Mills, “what is happening with Walton Bridge? ” The answer seems to be that it is awaiting confirmation of the funding from the Department for Transport. This was expected last month, but nothing was heard and I now attach below the following message (dated 27th April) which has appeared on the Surrey County Council website under Walton Bridge. “As the next step ... Read More