A25 Dorking to Reigate road safety improvements scheme

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 improvements include proposals to make West Street safer for all roads users, including drivers, pedestrians and cyclists by introducing segregated cycle lanes and zebra crossings. At the same time as these proposed works, we are going to resurface the entire West Street carriageway between Flanchford Road and the High Street.

The A25 West Street proposals are now open for consultation and you can have your say by visiting: Have Your Say Today - 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.