You may be interested in the attached pictures of the work going on in the lower reaches of Welcomes Road today.
One picture in particular shows the extensive stress lines on the road a result of the recent frosts no doubt weakened by the weight of the construction site traffic from 10 and 42 Welcomes Road.
The developer at 10 Welcomes Road has kindly done some
temporary repairs to the worst of the damage to the road.
With the flood alleviation works in Kenley Lane starting on or soon after Monday 9th January 2023, Welcomes Road is close to becoming impassable. The frost damage near 8/10 Welcomes Road will be repaired shortly potentially adding to the problems as the road will be partly blocked while the work proceeds. In addition the zone around the bottom of Welcomes Road and Kenley Lane will be traffic light controlled, or so it was understood when WURA had a site meeting with the Council Water Engineer and F.M Conway (contractors) several months ago.
The full mapping for the alleviation works can be viewed here . These appear to show that Welcomes Road will be shut at the bottom end for the duration of the works, along with Kenley Lane which will be approached via Hermitage Road. The pdf maps have been supplied courtesy of Kendra Planning, for which many thanks.
Although Zig Zag Road is not included as a diversion route it is likely to see more traffic though it would be appreciated if construction traffic drivers are instructed to use Uplands Road to approach Welcomes Road to reach the building sites at 10 and 42 WR as Zig Zag Road is not suitable for HGVs. However it would appear that Welcomes Road will continue to be closed at Simone Drive for essential gas pipe replacement works perhaps for another 10 days meaning for this period Zig Zag Road will be the only access route for people living in Welcomes Road from No 68 downwards. It would be appreciated if construction traffic could be minimised until the gas works have been completed when Uplands Road can be used for access rather than Zig Zag Road.
Additionally, drainage investigative works on Hayes Lane j/w Godstone Road have been scheduled for Friday 13th January between 9am & 2pm. Advance “No Waiting” signs are due to be erected on nearby lamp posts soon so that the contractors can get access to all of the gullies.
Please leave yourself plenty of time for your car journey as it will undoubtedly take longer for the next 2 months or so.
Please note that Welcomes Road is currently shut just north of Simone Drive so please avoid the area unless you are accessing your home, as of 6th January 2023.
The work to replace the defective gas pipe has taken place but reinstatement of the road is currently expected to take some time and it would appear that Welcomes Road will continue to be closed at Simone Drive for perhaps for another 10 days through to mid January. This means that once the flood alleviation works start at the bottom of Welcomes Road for this period Zig Zag Road will be the only access route for people living in Welcomes Road from No 68 downwards.
