Will Forster MP Demands Urgent Action to Address Woking’s Traffic Chaos

Woking residents have been left battling gridlock, frustration, and delays as roadworks continue to wreak havoc on the town’s roads. Local Member of Parliament, Will Forster, has stepped up to demand urgent action to resolve the ongoing disruption and to ensure that the people of Woking receive the proper support and services they deserve.

In a letter to Matt Furniss, the responsible local government official, Will highlighted the significant challenges residents are facing due to ongoing roadworks, utility failures, and uncoordinated developments that are leaving Woking’s streets in a constant state of disarray. Will expressed his full support for the concerns raised by local councillor Ann-Marie Barker and echoed the urgent call for action to fix the situation.

"For too long, Woking’s residents have been enduring chaos on our roads,” Will said in his letter. “Parents are struggling to get their children to school, carers are missing vital appointments, and workers are taking unsafe routes home. This isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s putting lives at risk."

Will’s letter specifically addresses several key problem areas:

• Goldsworth Road: The MP has called for immediate reinstatement of this crucial route after gas pipe work is completed, especially the section closest to Victoria Way (A320). The delays in this work are causing significant disruption to traffic, and Will is pressing for quick action.
• Triggs Lane: After UKPN completed power restoration work last week, traffic lights remain in place for no reason, and the site has yet to be cleared. Will has demanded that UKPN remove the traffic lights and finish their work without further delay.
• Maybury Hill: The sudden appearance of traffic lights due to SGN works is exacerbating congestion. Will has backed the call to pause these works until the situation on Goldsworth Road is resolved, arguing that unnecessary works should not continue while the town’s roads are already overloaded.

Will has made it clear that this level of disruption is unacceptable, particularly when it has a direct impact on the safety and well-being of local residents. He is calling for better coordination among utility companies and contractors to ensure that planned works are reconsidered when the town is at a standstill.

“Woking’s roads are a mess, and residents are beyond frustrated,” Will stated. “There must be better coordination, and we need an action plan to fix this. I am committed to standing up for Woking and demanding that the voices of our community are heard.”

Will’s letter is part of his ongoing efforts to ensure that Woking remains a thriving town, with safe, accessible roads for all residents. His leadership on this issue shows his dedication to addressing the real, everyday concerns of the people he represents.