Victoria Way in Woking faces extended closure due to cladding safety issues on the Hilton Hotel.
The road has closed five more times since. Safety is the main concern for everyone using it. The Woking council leader thinks it will last into March. She, plus the construction firm CEO spoke out.
They addressed road closure reasons to residents. They also want to reduce future issues there. Locals are angry about the constant road closures.
Some want to ban the builders in the future. They think their work was poor on the Hilton. The council asked the builders to a meeting.
They chose not to attend, sending a statement. The builders apologized for problems caused in Woking. They also stated why the fixes took so long.
Weather stopped them from using the repair unit. This made fixing all affected panels hard. The builders ordered a detailed wind test done.
It’s for the building and area around it. This will help analyze the cladding’s load limits. The council leader shared an update on the road. She shared short-term plans to help the traffic.
Long-term solutions were talked about too. One panel is now secure with fixes. More work is happening on other panels as well.
The county council is adjusting traffic lights too. The council formally told the hotel owner about issues. They must protect public safety in the process. The owner needs to ensure the cladding gets permanent repairs.
They are thinking about how to do future fixes. They want to avoid any road closures needed. The priority remains opening the road quickly and safely. The council leader understands everyone’s frustration. The road is shut to keep people safe currently. No one should cross barriers to enter the zone.
