Network Rail Upgrades Cut Surrey Level Crossing Risks 97%

Several significant railway and road infrastructure upgrades and maintenance works are underway or planned in southern England and York. Network Rail is completing a £25m project to upgrade four high-risk level crossings and 16 signals on the North Downs Line, incorporating advanced safety features like radar and CCTV to reduce accidents and delays. In York, level crossings at York Road, Hessay, and surrounding areas will experience overnight closures for maintenance, with alternative routes signposted to minimize disruption. Additionally, the A64 road near York is scheduled for an overnight closure for roadworks, with local authorities implementing diversions. In West Sussex, a major road closure in Chichester will allow the replacement of halogen traffic signal bulbs with energy-efficient LEDs as part of efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. These coordinated infrastructure improvements aim to enhance safety, reduce carbon emissions, and improve traffic flow in their respective regions.