What's happening in Farnham town centre?
Roadworks started in the town centre in February 2025. They will last for approximately two years. The works will deliver:
- Wider pavements, wherever possible, will give more space for shoppers.
- New planting, paving and seating, so people can choose to stop and enjoy the town for longer.
- Dedicated loading bays to support local retailers and reduce congestion.
- Pedestrian controlled crossings and raised tables will make it safer to cross roads.
- Two-way traffic at the bottom of Downing Street and on The Borough west of Castle Street to keep the town moving.
- Two new bus shelters with real-time passenger information and level boarding areas.
- Advanced stop lines and more parking for people who cycle.
- Sustainable drainage to make the town centre more resilient to heavy rain
Current roadworks: Downing Street between Longbridge and Lower Church Lane
- Downing Street is open – there is lane narrowing but there are no road closures or extra temporary traffic lights
- Works expected to last until May
- No bus diversions
- These roadworks will make the bottom section of Downing Street two way. Cars will be able to access and exit Waggon Yard car park without needing to travel around the gyratory. This change will be made after roadworks are completed later this summer at the junction of Longbridge, Union Road and Victoria Road
Road layout change: Castle Street and The Borough
- Drivers can now turn right at the bottom of Castle Street and travel down The Borough and West Street towards the Coxbridge roundabout. This avoids travelling around the gyratory.
- Please take care while people adjust to the new road layout. The project team will continue to review the new layout.
Riverside Walk foot and cycle path upgrade
- Riverside Walk between Riverside car parks and Brightwells Yard has reopened.
- We have some minor works to finalise the upgraded path (painting white lines and installation of signs, benches and lighting) but these do not require the footpath to be closed.
- Due to works linked to Brightwells Yard, disruption is expected on Borelli Walk between South Street and Brightwells bridge until May 2025.
Key information
- Please sign up for our town centre works e-newsletter.
- Read the construction plan for details of future phases.
- View a map of the changes: Farnham town centre improvements illustrative plan (PDF).
- Visit the Farnham town centre frequently asked questions page.
Keep in touch
Please send questions about the town centre roadworks to farnham.infrastructureprogramme@surreycc.gov.uk.
Find out how to report highways issues, including in an emergency.
We are now holding regular virtual drop-in session for businesses in Farnham town centre about the town centre improvement works. It is an opportunity meet with representatives from the Surrey County Council project team and works contractor Ringway to ask questions or raise any concerns.
To be sent the meeting invite, please email farnham.infrastructureprogramme@surreycc.gov.uk with the name and address of your business.