A259 Barnhorn to Little Common resurfacing

We’re carrying out resurfacing and repairs along the A259 between Barnhorn and Little Common

Start date November 2023

End date Spring 2024

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Latest updates

17 April 2024

Resurfacing update

We’ll soon be returning to finish our resurfacing on the A259 in Little Common.

This work will take place overnight on Monday 29 & Tuesday 30 April, between 8pm and 6am only, when there’s less traffic on the road.

Closure information

The A259 will be closed between Little Common Roundabout and West Down Road from 8pm to 6am on Monday 29 & Tuesday 30 April.

This work is subject to favourable weather conditions, for example heavy rain may affect the progress.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their patience and understanding while we’ve been carrying out these essential improvements.

Diversion route

During the closures, a signed diversion will be in place going in both directions via the A22, A271, A269 and A2036.

Please bear in mind that closure dates and times can change. For the most up-to-date information, visit our Daily closures page.

Accessing your property during our work

An escort will be provided for properties in the area where we’re working, please approach the closure point. There could be a short wait while we make it safe for you to pass. This is for access only.

Please note, the escort is for access to properties within the current closure area only. Please use the diversion route to access properties outside of the working area. The site team will be happy to help if you have any questions about access.

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Project information

This will maintain safety and improve the journey for road users, while reducing the need for unplanned closures.

Repairs and maintenance on the A259 are critical for safety reasons. This work is part of our programme of maintenance that keeps our roads safe.

We’re carrying out the resurfacing in phases, with work starting on Monday 13 November. It will take up to three months.

We started to the west of the Little Common Roundabout, moving to the eastern side in January 2024. There may be times when there are temporary traffic lights on the Little Common Roundabout while we’re working, but it will remain open for traffic travelling north and south at all times.

Phase one - complete

Coneyburrow Lane to Brooklands Road.

Phase two - complete

Brooklands Road to Kites Nest Walk.

Phase three - complete

Kites Nest Walk to Little Common Roundabout – with temporary lights operating on the roundabout as necessary.

Phase four - complete

Little Common Roundabout to Broadoak Lane.

Phase five - complete

Little Common Roundabout to Green Lane – with temporary lights operating on the roundabout as necessary.

Phase six

Broadoak Lane to West Down Road.

Accessing your property during our work

We’ll be carrying out our work in short sections to maintain access to homes and businesses. An escort will be provided for properties in the area where we’re working, please approach the closure point. There could be a short wait while we make it safe for you to pass.

If you live on the A259 and need regular access overnight, we’d like to know before we start so we can help. This could be due to work, medical or any other reason.

You can get this information to us via this form or by calling our contact centre on 0300 123 5000 (open 24/7), who will pass your details to the team.