The A25 route from Dorking to Reigate has been identified by the Road Safety Foundation as being one the worst A-road routes for the number of fatal and serious injuries per vehicle kilometre travelled.
Surrey County Council have subsequently been awarded £1.8 million by the Department for Transport to improve road safety infrastructure along the route. This covers approximately 8.4 kilometres (5.2 miles) of the A25 Reigate Road, Buckland Road and West Street, between Dorking and Reigate.
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Schemes
The 40mph sections on A24 Deepdene Avenue to the north of Ashcombe Road and to the south of Deepdene Drive (including the Cockerel roundabout) and the A25 Reigate Road between the Cockerel roundabout and The Watermill Pub is proposed to be reduced to 30mph.
Road safety improvements on the A25 between the Cockerel roundabout and the Watermill Pub, upgrades to the existing pedestrian crossing points and improvements for all road users, particularly at the entrance to Tesco Express. We will update this page when we have more detailed plans for this section.
High containment kerbs will be installed near to the bridge over the River Mole, near Castle Gardens. The kerbs are much higher than standard kerbs and they are designed to keep a vehicle on the road. They are proposed here to stop vehicles entering the river below.
White line central hatching markings will be installed between Dorking and Betchworth roundabout. This will make the width of the road feel less wide and will match up with the existing white lining throughout the route. This helps reduce the risk of drivers attempting dangerous overtakes.
The proposals will reduce the width of road to help vehicles turn in and out of Brockham Lane safer and will make it easier to join the traffic already driving towards Reigate. Pedestrian crossings will be enhanced. We will update this page when we have more detailed plans for this section.
Improvements works to the four existing traffic islands to the east of Old Reigate Road.
The proposals make improvements to the roundabout carriageway markings and including lane arrows to better highlight which lane a driver needs to be in when approaching the roundabout.
Improvement works to the five existing traffic islands between Tranquil Dale and Rectory Lane in Buckland.
White line central hatching markings will be installed between Betchworth roundabout and Reigate. This will make the width of the road feel less wide and will match up with the existing white lining throughout the route. This helps reduce the risk of drivers attempting dangerous overtakes.
High containment kerbs will be installed around the Reigate bends, similar to the ones already installed around the Buckland bends. The kerbs are much higher than standard kerbs and they are designed to keep a vehicle on the road. The safety barriers on the Reigate bends will also be removed as part of this scheme.
The engagement for the two zebra crossing facilities and wider road safety scheme in West Street, Reigate has now concluded and we would like to thank everyone who took part, provided comments and visited the drop in session.
The outcome of the engagement supports progressing the installation of the two zebra crossing facilities and segregated cycle lanes and the decision has been taken to proceed with the proposed scheme. The objections to the proposed zebra crossings have been considered and set aside by Surrey County Council in agreement with the Cabinet Member for Highways and Surrey Police. Those who objected to the engagement relating to the two zebra crossing facilities will receive a response in due course. Resurfacing works has also commenced in West Street and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
A PDF report showing the results of the engagement can be downloaded below and if you would like any further information on the wider road safety improvements throughout West Street, Reigate, please visit: Community Forum - West St, Reigate, Road Safety Scheme - Commonplace
This scheme was not part of the Department for Transport bid, however, if any budget remains at the end of the project, the existing pedestrian island may be adjusted to better facilitate pedestrians and allow cyclists who wish to cycle to Priory Park from Park Lane to do so from an amended pedestrian island. More details will be released on this scheme if funding is available.
The proposals introduce Average Speed Cameras to enforce the 40mph speed limit between Dorking and Reigate. The entry points will be located east of Watermill Pub in Dorking to west of Black Horse PH in Reigate. Sufficient and visible signage will be installed to ensure drivers are fully aware of the enforcement.
Schemes status table
Scheme | Status |
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Scheme 1 - Speed management measures in Dorking | Public consultations to be held within current financial year 2024 to 2025 |
Scheme 2 - Road safety improvements in Dorking | Public consultations to be held within current financial year 2024 to 2025 |
Scheme 3 - High containment kerbing on the bridge over the River Mole | Due to be implemented within current financial year 2024 to 2025 |
Scheme 4 - Central hatching to separate opposing flows of traffic | Due to be implemented within current financial year 2024 to 2025 |
Scheme 5 - Improvements to the junction with Brockham Lane | Public consultations to be held within current financial year 2024 to 2025 |
Scheme 6 - Improvements to existing central islands | Due to be implemented within current financial year 2024 to 2025 |
Scheme 7 - Betchworth roundabout road marking improvements | Due to be implemented within current financial year 2024 to 2025 |
Scheme 8 - Improvements to existing central islands | Due to be implemented within current financial year 2024 to 2025 |
Scheme 9 - Central hatching to separate opposing flows of traffic | Due to be implemented within current financial fear 2024 to 2025 |
Schemes 10 and 11 - High containment kerbing on the Buckland bends | Delivered January 2024 |
Schemes 12 and 13 - High containment kerbing on the Reigate bends | Due to be implemented within current financial year 2024 to 2025 |
Scheme 14 - Road safety improvements in Reigate | Consultations complete and construction to begin September 2024 |
Scheme 15 - Amendments to the traffic signals splitter island | On hold until funding decisions have been confirmed |
Scheme 16 - Average Speed Cameras between Dorking and Reigate | Due to be implemented within current financial year 2024 to 2025 |
Safe system approach
The Safe System approach is a comprehensive road safety framework aimed at reducing fatalities and serious injuries from traffic collisions. Originating from countries with advanced road safety practices, such as Sweden's Vision Zero and the Netherlands' Sustainable Safety, the Safe System approach is built on the understanding that human errors are inevitable, but road traffic deaths and severe injuries are preventable.
It involves designing a road system that is forgiving of human mistakes which will protect all road users. The Safe System approach places responsibility upon the transport system provider but also the road users, who are required to act in a way fitting to the roads speed limits, laws and environment.
These modifications proposed in the Safe System approach will proactively address shortcomings in the road system. We are at the forefront of working on Safe System approach and the Vision Zero Road Safety Strategy to work towards our commitment for there to be zero serious injuries or fatalities on Surrey's road by 2050.
Files available to download
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A25 Dorking to Reigate schemes overview (PDF)
Details about the individual schemes that are in place to improve road safety along the A25 between Dorking and Reigate to improve safety for all road users.