Decision details

Strengthening of Farnham Road Bridge in Guildford town centre is required to avoid a 7.5Tweight limit being imposed.  A weight limit would restrict HGV usage of the bridge causing significant economic implications as well as implications for public transport. 

Funding has not been accounted for within the MTFP for this scheme and cabinet are requested to determine a suitable funding route from the options provided by the Highways and Transport Service  

RESOLVED:

1.    That support for the delivery of the Farnham Road Bridge Project was confirmed.

2.    That an agreement with Network Rail for payment towards improvements to Farnham Road Bridge would be entered into.

3.    That officers will work with Network Rail to confirm the Surrey CC contribution to the scheme.

4.    That the Cabinet Member for Highways and Deputy Director will engage with stakeholders to identify alternate funding sources in order to limit or remove the need to reduce the existing capital programme or borrow to fund this scheme.

Reason for decision:

To enable the Farnham Road Bridge scheme to take place to ensure the ongoing safety of the travelling public and economic prosperity of Guildford Town Centre.

[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Environment and Infrastructure Select Committee]