The phasing plan has been developed by the project delivery team – including our contractor, Ringway. This plan will be continuously reviewed and is subject to change throughout the construction works. This will ensure it remains fit for purpose throughout the delivery of the improvements and minimises disruption to Farnham town centre.
Full details are below, and you can view the Farnham town centre construction plan 2025 (PDF).
As the project progresses, more information will be uploaded for each phase. Detailed information will be sent to residents and businesses directly impacted by the works in advance of each phase.
Page contents
- Updates to construction plan
- Current works
- Spring and summer 2025
- Future phases
- Completed phases
- Keep in touch
Updates to construction plan - February 2025
Timing of Lower Church Lane works - now expected in late May 2025
Current works
Details on the current works are on the town centre improvements homepage.
Spring and summer 2025
Junction of Longbridge, Union Road and Victoria Road
Creating a new junction layout including signalised pedestrian crossings, wider pavements, and opening Downing Street between Longbridge and Lower Church Lane to two-way traffic.
- Timing: expected to start in late May 2025.
- Impact: it will mostly be daytime working with some traffic management. There will be night road closures at the beginning and end of the phase, when a diversion route will be in place.
Lower Church Lane
Improving the pedestrian crossing at the junction of Lower Church Lane with Downing Street.
- Timing: expected to take place in late May 2025. This phase is to be delivered concurrently with the works at the junction of Longbridge, Union Road and Victoria Road.
- Impacts: it is expected that there will need two nights of closure with residential access only. Works will be during school holidays to avoid disruption to St Andrew's School. There will be limited access to Waggon Yard car park, residents will be contacted closer to the time with access arrangements.
South Street
Resurfacing of South Street and Union Road, improvements to the South Street and Union Road junction and installation of a zebra crossing between Borelli Walk and Gostrey Meadow in South Street.
- Timing: expected to take place in September 2025.
- Impacts: details to be finalised but expect impacts to night traffic (8pm to 6pm).
Future phases (detailed planning in progress)
- Downing Street, West Street and The Borough (up to Castle Street), expected to start autumn 2025
- Victoria Road, expected spring 2026
- Castle Street from Park Row to The Borough, expected spring 2026
- The Borough from Castle Street to Royal Deer junction, expected summer 2026
- Royal Deer Junction, expected autumn 2026
Completed phases
- The Borough (Castle Street to West Street) - completed in February 2025. These works allowed a right turn at the bottom of Castle Street and two-way traffic on The Borough between Castle Street and West Street, which is important to keep the town moving during the works. This is a temporary layout, which be made permanent later in the project. The works included the removal of the traffic islands at the top of Downing Street. Temporary traffic lights will remain in place until permanent lights are installed.
Keep in touch
Questions relating to the Farnham Infrastructure Programme, including the town centre plans, can be emailed to farnham.infrastructureprogramme@surreycc.gov.uk.
Find out how to report highways issues, including in an emergency.
Files available to download
-
Farnham town centre construction plan 2025 (PDF)
An overview of the different phases, locations and timings of roadworks expected in Farnham town centre during 2025.
