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Dear Stakeholders, Customers and Communities,

It gives me great pleasure to announce that as of Wednesday 16 September, the M23 is open for traffic with the 70mph national speed limit re-instated and gantry technology in place.

We have been on your network for the past two and a half years and during that time, have undertaken heavy civils work to turn 3 lanes on the M23 into an all lane running, 4 lane motorway to help ease congestion and make journeys better for the 180,000 motorists using this stretch of road daily.

We would like to thank you for your patience during this time as we appreciate that on occasions, we would have disturbed you, caused congestion on diversion routes and generally, disrupted your activities.

Your help and support has been much appreciated and we are most grateful.

We still have some work to complete the project such as fencing, re-planting and snagging but hope to keep any further closures to a minimum.

We will continue to send out our weekly bulletins until the end of November 2020.

Keep safe and well and thank you again from all the SMP M23 team.

Carolyne Ferguson

Senior Stakeholder, Communications and Customer Service Manager

For further information contact:

Carolyne.Ferguson@kier.co.uk or Jeannie.dwyer@kier.co.uk

Please find the roadworks bulletin for works on the SMP M23

M23 junctions 8 to 10, Surrey: Smart Motorways

Work to improve journeys continues this week on the M23

August Bank Holiday embargo starts 06:00 Friday 28 August to 00:01 Tuesday 1st September

No works to take place during this time

Tuesday 1 & Wednesday 2 September - (inclusive) – 20:00 to 06:00

Full closure from J10 to J8 + slips J10 and J9 Northbound

Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne road, A22 and join at J6 M25

Diversion for Gatwick: A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way into the terminals

Thursday 3 & Friday 4 September – 20:00 to 06:00

Full closure of J8 to J10 Southbound

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and join at J10 M23

Diversion for Gatwick - J10 M23 continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way into the terminals

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J8, back to J6 and follow A22 diversion

Full closure of the Reigate to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J6 and follow A22 to M23 J10

Tuesday 1 to Friday 4 September – 22:00 to 05:00

Full closure of Gatwick Spur Road Eastbound

Diversion via Airport way, A23 London Rd, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10

Please note:

All works are weather dependant and may be postponed at short notice. Reduced speed limit of 50mph is still in force north & southbound 24/7. Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

For further information contact:

Carolyne Ferguson, Senior Stakeholder Manager Carolyne.Ferguson@kier.co.uk or Jeannie.dwyer@kier.co.uk

Please find the roadworks bulletin for works on the SMP M23

M23 junctions 8 to 10, Surrey: Smart Motorways  

Work to improve journeys continues this week on the M23

Monday to Friday – 07:00 to 19:00 daily for 13 weeks

Full closure of J10 exit slip Northbound

Diversion to J9 and back southbound to junction 10

Monday 1 to Friday 5 June (inclusive) – 20:00 to 06:00

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley Link

Diversion via M25 J8, anti-clockwise back to J6 on the M25 and follow A22, A264 to J10 on the M23

Full closure of J9 exit slip Southbound (Gatwick Spur)

Diversion to J10 and back northbound to J9

Full closure of Reigate to Crawley link

Diversion via M25 J6 and follow A22, A264 and join at J10 M23

M23 J8 to J9 Southbound closure with J9 to J10 open

Diversion M25 to J6, A22, A264 and join at J10

Diversion for Gatwick North Terminal – J10 M23, A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Diversion for Gatwick South Terminal – M23 J10 North to J9 and West on the Gatwick Spur

Thursday 4 & Friday 5 June – 20:00 to 06:00

Full closure J8 to J10 Southbound

Diversion to Brighton - via J6 M25, A22 ,A264 Copthorne Rd, join at J10 M23. Diversion for Gatwick - traffic continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport way.

Please note : all works are weather dependant and may be postponed at short notice.

Reduced speed limit of 50mph is still in force north & southbound 24/7.

Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

Please find the roadworks bulletin for works on the SMP M23

M23 junctions 8 to 10, Surrey: Smart Motorways  

Work to improve journeys continues this week on the M23

Tuesday 12 May – 07:00 to 19:00 daily for 16 weeks

Full closure of J10 exit slip

Diversion to J9 and back

Monday 11 to Friday 15 May (inclusive) – 20:00 to 06:00

Full closure of J9 entry slip Southbound

Diversion, Airport way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10

Full closure of J10 entry slip Northbound

Diversion to J10a and back

Please note : all works are weather dependant and may be postponed at short notice.

Reduced speed limit of 50mph is still in force north & southbound 24/7.

Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

Please find the roadworks bulletin for works on the SMP M23

M23 junctions 8 to 10, Surrey: Smart Motorways  

Work to improve journeys continues this week on the M23

Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 May – 20:00 to 05:00

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J8, back to J6 and follow A22 diversion

Monday 4 to Thursday 7 May (inclusive) – 20:00 to 06:00

Full closure of J8 to J10 Southbound

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and join at J10 M23

Diversion for Gatwick for J10 M23 continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J8, back to J6 and follow A22 diversion

Full closure of J9 entry slip Southbound

Diversion, Airport way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10

Full closure of the Reigate to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J6 and follow A22 to M23 J10

Full closure of Gatwick spur Northbound J9

Diversion via J10 Crawley Avenue A2011, A23 London Road, Airport Way

No works taking place on Friday 8 May as Bank holiday

Please note : all works are weather dependant and may be postponed at short notice.

Reduced speed limit of 50mph is still in force north & southbound 24/7.

Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

M23 junctions 8 to 10, Surrey: Smart Motorways  

Work to improve journeys continues this week on the M23

Monday 27 April to Thursday 30 April (inclusive) – 20:00 to 06:00

Full carriageway closure from J10 to J8 plus all associated slips Northbound

Diversion for M25, A264 Copthorne Road, A22 and join at J6 M25

Diversion for Gatwick A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J8, back to J6 and follow A22 diversion

Full closure of J9 entry slip Northbound

Diversion to J10, A22 and join at J6 M25

Thursday 30 April – 20:00 to 06:00

Full closure Gatwick spur entry slip Eastbound

Diversion to J10, A22 and join at J6 M25

Friday 1 May – 20:00 to 06:00

Full closure of J8 to J10 Southbound

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, B2028, A264 Copthorne Road and join at J10 M23 Diversion for Gatwick for J10 M23 continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J8, back to J6 and follow A22 diversion

Full closure of J9 entry slip Southbound

Diversion, Airport way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10

Full closure of the Reigate to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J6 and follow A22 to M23 J10

Full closure of Gatwick spur Westbound

Diversion via J10 Crawley Avenue A2011, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Please note : all works are weather dependant and may be postponed at short notice.

Reduced speed limit of 50mph is still in force north & southbound 24/7.

Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

M23 junctions 8 to 10, Surrey: Smart Motorways  

Work to improve journeys continues this week on the M23

Monday 20 to Wednesday 22 April (inclusive) – 20:00 to 06:00

Full closure of J8 to J10 Southbound

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and join at J10 M23

Diversion for Gatwick for J10 M23 continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J8, back to J6 and follow A22 diversion

Full closure of the Reigate to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J6 and follow A22 to M23 J10

Full closure of J9 entry slip Southbound

Diversion, Airport way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10

Thursday 23 to Friday 24 April (inclusive) – 20:00 to 06:00

Full carriageway closure from J10 to J8 plus all associated slips Northbound

Diversion for M25, A264 Copthorne Road, A22 and join at J6 M25

Diversion for Gatwick A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Please note : all works are weather dependant and may be postponed at short notice.

Reduced speed limit of 50mph is still in force north & southbound 24/7.

Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

Covid-19

The project is continuing but all our work is under careful review in response to the Covid-19 outbreak and safety measures are in place on site to protect workers, their families and the public.

Highways England strategic road network remains open and we will continue to maintain and develop the network, ensuring that life-saving medicine, equipment, supplies and healthcare staff can travel across the country to where they are needed most.  

While we continue this key piece of work, we will follow government safeguarding measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and none of our sites are open to the public.

Stay safe and well

Saturday 4 to Monday 20 April

The M23 will have no full or lane closures from Saturday 4th until Monday 20 April.

Please note : all works are weather dependant and may be cancelled at short notice.

Existing reduced speed limit of 50mph north & south bound 24/7.

Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

Please see below for a message from Highways England regarding open for traffic on the M23

Dear Stakeholders and Residents,

M23 Smart Motorway Project: update of work

This letter is to provide you with an update of the construction works on the M23 smart motorway project.

Opening of an extra lane

Road users will be able to use four lanes in each direction on the M23 by 1 April 2020. A 50mph speed limit will remain in place during the next few months for safety, while additional work will take place to install, test and commission the smart motorway technology. Lane or full carriageway closures will be needed overnight while this work takes place. A free recovery service will remain in place while works continue. Drivers will be able to use new emergency areas if they experience difficulties on the motorway. CCTV cameras will also continue to monitor the motorway and we will be able to reduce the speed limit to 40mph and display warning messages during incidents. We apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused and measures will be put in place to keep this to a minimum.

Covid-19

Our roads remain open and we will continue to maintain and develop the network, ensuring that life-saving medicine, equipment, supplies and healthcare staff can travel across the country to where they are needed most. While we continue this key piece of work, we will follow government safeguarding measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and none of our sites are open to the public.

All major construction projects are closely monitored, and the situation is kept under constant review.

If you have any questions or we can be of further help, please contact us either on the contact details below. Alternatively, please visit our website at ww.highwaysengland.co.uk/projects/m23-junctions-8-to-10-smart-motorway for all our latest updates.

Yours sincerely,

Highways England

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From all the SMP M23 team – please keep safe and well

Please accept our apologies for the delay in getting this bulletin out on Commonplace, we experienced a tecnical problem with the system yesterday.

Tuesday 31 & Wednesday 1 April - 20:00 to 06:00

Full closure of J9 entry slip Northbound

Diversion to J10, A264, A22, J6

Full carriageway closure from J10 to J8 plus all associated slips Northbound

Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, A22 and join at J6 M25

Diversion for Gatwick, A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London road, Airport way into the terminals

Thursday 2 April – 20:00 to 06:00

Full closure of J8 to J10 Southbound

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and join at J10 M23

Diversion for Gatwick for J10 M23 continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Full closure of Gatwick Spur Eastbound

Diversion via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10.

Full closure of J9 exit slip Southbound

Diversion via J10 Crawley Avenue, A2011, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Friday 3 April – 20:00 to 06:00

Full closure of J10 exit slip Northbound

Diversion to J9 and back

The SMP M23 would like to inform you that they are working as normal and are sending our best wishes to all our customers at this very difficult time.

Please note : all works are weather dependant and may be postponed at short notice.

Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north & southbound 24/7.

Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March – 20:00pm to 01:00am

Full carriageway closure from J10 to J8 plus all associated slips Northbound

Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, A22 and join at J6 M25

Diversion for Gatwick, A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London road, Airport way into the terminals

Sunday 29 to Monday 30 March – 1am to 06:00am

Full closure of J8 to J10 Southbound

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and join at J10 M23

Diversion for Gatwick for J10 M23 continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March – 20:00pm to 01:00am

Full carriageway closure from J10 to J8 plus all associated slips Northbound

Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, A22 and join at J6 M25

Diversion for Gatwick, A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London road, Airport way into the terminals

Sunday 29 to Monday 30 March – 1am to 06:00am

Full closure of J8 to J10 Southbound

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and join at J10 M23

Diversion for Gatwick for J10 M23 continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Please note: all works are weather dependant and may be postponed at short notice.

Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north & southbound 24/7.

Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

Monday 23 & Tuesday 24 March (inclusive) – 21:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure of J8 to J10 Southbound

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and join at J10 M23

Diversion for Gatwick for J10 M23 continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J8, back to J6 and follow A22 diversion

Full closure of J9 entry slip Southbound

Diversion, Airport way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10

Full closure of the Reigate to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J6 and follow A22 to M23 J10

Wednesday 25 & Thursday 26 March (inclusive) – 21:00pm to 05:00am

Full carriageway closure from J10 to J8 plus all associated slips Northbound

Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, A22 and join at J6 M25

Diversion for Gatwick, A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London road, Airport way into the terminals

Full closure of Gatwick Spur Eastbound

Diversion via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10.

The SMP M23 would like to inform you that they are working as normal and are sending our best wishes to all our customers at this very difficult time.

Please note : all works are weather dependant and may be postponed at short notice.

Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north & southbound 24/7.

Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

Please find the roadworks bulletin for works on the SMP M23  

M23 junctions 8 to 10, Surrey: Smart Motorways

56 Hour Closure

Friday 20 to Monday 23 March (inclusive) – 21:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure of J8 to J10 Southbound

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, B2028, A264 Copthorne Road and join at J10 M23

Diversion for Gatwick for J10 M23 continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J8, back to J6 and follow A22 diversion

Full closure of J9 entry slip Southbound

Diversion, Airport way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue And join at J10

Full closure of the Reigate to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J6 and follow A22, B2028, A264 to M23 J10

The SMP M23 would like to inform you that they are working as normal and are sending our best wishes to all our customers at this very difficult time.

Please note: all works are weather dependant and may be postponed at short notice. Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north & southbound 24/7. Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

Monday 9 March to Friday 13 March (incl) - 21:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure from J10 to J8 + all associated slip roads Northbound

Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, B2028, A22 and join at J6 Godstone M25

Diversion for Gatwick, A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Full slip road closure at J7 M25 Reigate

Diversion to Brighton via J6 and back

Full carriageway closure M23 Southbound from the A23 (Hooley)

Diversion to J6 and back to J7 on M25

Full closure of Gatwick Spur Westbound

Diversion for Gatwick, continue on to J10 then A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Full closure of Gatwick Spur Eastbound

Diversion via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10.

Please note: all works are weather dependant and may be postponed at short notice.

Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north & southbound 24/7.

Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

Friday 6 March to Monday 9 March (incl) - 21:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure from J8 to J10 Southbound and all associated slip roads from the M25

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, B2028, A264 Copthorne road and join at J10 M23

Diversion for Gatwick, traffic continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way and into the terminals.

Please Note: Full closure of the Gatwick Spur between 21:00pm to 05:00am on Friday 6, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March. The Gatwick Spur will remain open during the day.

From J8 to J10 Southbound, we are undertaking road reconstruction, cross carriageway drainage, concrete barrier installation in the central reserve and major maintenance activities along the network including litter picking.

Please note: all works are weather dependant and may be postponed at short notice

Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north & southbound 24/7

Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

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Due to the increase work activity at the moment we will be sending out a further update on Monday 9 March for the coming week

56 Hour Closure

Friday 28 February to Monday 2 March – 21:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure from J10 to J8 + slips J10 and J9 Northbound

Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, B2028, A22 and join at J6 M25

Diversion for Gatwick, A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Full entry slip closure at J10a Northbound

Diversion – B2036, A2220 Copthorne Road, A264, B2028, A22 and join at J6 M25

Full closure of J9 entry slip Northbound – 21:00pm to 05:00am

Diversion via J10, for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, B2028, A22 and join at J6 M25

Friday 28 February only - 21:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link

Diversion to M25 J8, back to J7

Monday 2 March to Thursday 5 March (incl) 21:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure of from J8 to J10 Southbound

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, B2028, A264 Copthorne road and join at J10 M23

Diversion for Gatwick, traffic continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link

Diversion to M25 J8, back to J7 and follow A22 diversion

Full closure of J9 Entry slip Southbound

Diversion via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10

Full closure of the Reigate to Crawley link

Diversion to M25 J6 and follow A22 to J10 M23

Full closure of Gatwick Spur Eastbound

Diversion via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10

Full closure of Gatwick Spur Westbound

Diversion for Gatwick, continue on to J10 then A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Full closure of J9 entry slip Northbound – 21:00pm to 05:00am

Diversion via J10 Crawley Avenue A2011, A23 London Road, Airport Way. Or via J6 M25 and back to J9 on M23

Friday 6 March - 21:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure of from J8 to J10 Southbound

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, B2028, A264 Copthorne road and join at J10 M23

Diversion for Gatwick, traffic continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link

Diversion to M25 J8, back to J6 and follow A22 diversion

Full closure of J9 Entry slip Southbound

Diversion via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10

Full closure of the Reigate to Crawley link

Diversion to M25 J6 and follow A22 to J10 M23

Full closure of Gatwick Spur Eastbound

Diversion via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10

Full closure of Gatwick Spur Westbound

Diversion for Gatwick, continue on to J10 then A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Please note: all works are weather dependant and may be postponed at short notice Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north & south bound 24/7. Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

M23 junctions 8 to 10, Surrey: Smart Motorways

Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 February – 21:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure of J10 exit slip Northbound Diversion to J9 and back

Monday 24 to Thursday 27 February (incl) 21:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure from J10 to J8 + slips at J10 and J9 Northbound

Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, B2028, A22 and join at J6 Godstone M25.

Diversion for Gatwick via J10 on the M23, A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way into the terminals.

Full closure of Spur Eastbound + outer ring of south terminal roundabout + Lane 3 on ring road north coming out of Gatwick.

Diversion via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue to J10.

Full closure of the Westbound Gatwick Spur

Diversion for Gatwick, traffic continues on to J10 then A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link

Diversion to M25 J8, back to J7

Full closure of J9 Exit slip Southbound.

Diversion via J10 Crawley Avenue A2011, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Friday 28 February to Monday 2 March – 21:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure from J10 to J8 + slips J10 and J9 Northbound

Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, B2028, A22 and join at J6 M25

Diversion for Gatwick, A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Full entry slip closure at J10a Northbound

Diversion – B2036, A2220 Copthorne Road, A264, B2028, A22 and join at J6 M25

Full closure of East and West Spur Road – 21:00pm to 05:00am

Diversion via J10 Crawley Avenue A2011, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north & south bound 24/7.

Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

Please note: all works are weather dependant and may be postponed at short notice

Sunday 16 February – 21:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of J9 exit slip Northbound

1st Diversion via J10,Crawley Avenue A2011, A23 London Rd, Airport way.

2nd Diversion via J6 M25 and back to J9 on M23.

Monday 17 to Friday 21 February (inclusive) - 21:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link

Diversion to M25 J8, back to J7

Please note that next week is half term and full closures have been suspended due to increased holiday traffic

Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north & south bound 24/7.

Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

Please note : all works are weather dependant and may be postponed at short notice

Saturday 8 February - 21:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link

Diversion to M25 J8 back to J7

Sunday 9 February - 21:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of the J9 exit slip on M23 Northbound

Diversion via J10 Crawley Avenue A2011, A23 London Road, Airport Way or via J6 M25 and back to J9 on M23

Full closure of the Gatwick Spur Eastbound + outer ring management on South terminal roundabout.

Diversion via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10.

Full closure of the Westbound Gatwick Spur.

Diversion for Gatwick – traffic continues on to J10 then A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Sunday 9 February - 21:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of J9 exit slip Southbound.

Diversion via J10 Crawley Avenue A2011, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Monday 10 to Friday 14 February (inclusive) – 21:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of Spur Eastbound + outer ring management on South terminal roundabout.

Diversion via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10

Full closure of the Westbound Gatwick Spur.

Diversion for Gatwick – traffic continues on to J10 then A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Full closure of the J9 exit slip Northbound .

Diversion via J10 Crawley Avenue A2011, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Diversion via J6 M25 and back to J9 on M23

Full closure of the Reigate to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J6 and then follow A22 to J10 M23

Full closure of J9 entry slip Southbound

Diversion – Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10.

Full closure from J8 to J10 Southbound

Diversion to Brighton – via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and join at J10 M23.

Diversion for Gatwick – traffic continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north & south bound 24/7. Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

Please note: all works are weather dependant and may be postponed at short notice

Work to improve journeys continues this week on the M23.

Saturday 25 to Friday 31 January (inclusive) - 21:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link

Diversion to J8 on the M25, back to J7 anticlockwise

Sunday 26 to Friday 31 January (inclusive) – 21:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of J9 exit slip Northbound

Diversion via J10 Crawley Avenue A2011, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Sunday 26 to Friday 31 January (inclusive) – 21:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of the Gatwick Spur Westbound

Diversion for Gatwick – traffic continues on to J10 then A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Sunday 26 to Friday 31 January (inclusive) – 21:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of J9 exit slip Southbound

Diversion via J10 Crawley Avenue A2011, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Monday 27 to Friday 31 January (inclusive) – 21:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure from J10 to J8 + slips Northbound

Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, A22 and join at J6 M25

Diversion for Gatwick A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Monday 27 to Friday 31 January (inclusive) – 21:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of the Gatwick Spur east and westbound and associated slip roads at J9.

There will be outer ring management on the south terminal roundabout.

Diversion via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10.

Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north & south bound 24/7. Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

Please note: all works are weather dependant and may be postponed at short notice

M23 junctions 8 to 10, Surrey: Smart Motorways

Work to improve journeys continues this week on the M23.

Sunday 19 to Friday 24 January (inclusive) – 21:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of Gatwick Spur + outer ring management on South terminal roundabout + lane 3 ring road north coming out of Gatwick.

Diversion via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10.

Monday 20 to Friday 24 January (inclusive) - 21:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link Southbound Diversion to M25 J8, back to J6 and follow A22 diversion

Monday 20 to Friday 24 January (inclusive) - 21:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure from J8 to J10 Southbound

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, A22 and join at J10 M23.

Diversion for Gatwick – traffic continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road Airport Way into the terminals.

Monday 20 to Friday 24 January (inclusive) - 21:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of J9 entry slip

Diversion via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10

Monday 20 to Friday 24 January (inclusive) - 21:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of the Reigate to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J6 and follow A22 to J10 M23

Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north & south bound 24/7. Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety. Please note: all works are weather dependant and may be postponed at short notice.

M23 junctions 8 to 10, Surrey: Smart Motorways

Work to improve journeys continues this week on the M23.

Saturday 11 January – 8:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of the J10 exit slip Northbound

Diversion to J9 and Back.

Monday 13 to Friday 17 January (inclusive) - 9:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure from J10 to J8 + slips at J10 and J9 Northbound

Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, A22 and join at J6 Godstone M25.

Diversion for Gatwick via junction 10 on the M23, A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way into the terminals

Monday 13 to Friday 17 January (inclusive) - 9:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link Southbound

Diversion to M25 J8, back to J7.

Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north & south bound 24/7. Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety. Please note: all works are weather dependant and may be postponed at short notice

The works will begin on Friday 28 February and continue for the next 4 weekends

Full details will be given next week

Why nottake a look at the following link to see information about your new smart motorway on the M23

https://youtu.be/Bg-QP-xZkdE

Tuesday 17 December - 9:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure from J10 to J8 + slips at J10 and J9 Northbound

Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, A22 and join at J6 Godstone M25.

Diversion for Gatwick A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way into the terminals.

Full closure of Gatwick Spur entry slip at J9 Northbound .

There will be a fully signed diversion route via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 and join the M23 at junction 10.

Wednesday 18 December for 2 nights - 9:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure from J8 to J10 Southbound

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and join at J10 M23.

Diversion for Gatwick, traffic continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link - 9:00pm to 5:00am

There will be a fully signed diversion route via junction 8 on the M25, back to junction 6, A22, A264, and join the M23 at junction 10.

Full closure of J9 entry slip Southbound - 9:00pm to 5:00am

Diversion Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10.

Full closure of the Reigate to Crawley Link

There will be a fully signed diversion route via junction 6 on the M25, A22, A264 and join the M23 at junction 10.

Wednesday 18 December - 9:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of the slip road at J10 Diversion – up and over

Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north & south bound 24/7.  

Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

In the event of poor weather conditions or other issues out of our control, planned work may be postponed at short notice.

Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 December between 21:00pm to 5.00am

Full closure of J10 exit slip Southbound

Diversion to J10a and back.

Monday 9 December between 21:00pm to 5.00am

Full closure of the Reigate to Crawley & Reigate to Hooley link roads at junction 7 on the M25 Diversion for Gatwick to M25 J6 and then follow A22, A264 to M23 J10.

Diversion for Hooley to M25 J6 and back clockwise to J7.

Monday 9 December, for 5 nights, between 21:00pm to 5.00am

Full carriageway closure from J8 to J10 Southbound.

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, A264 and join at J10 M23.

Diversion for Gatwick traffic as above but continues on A2011, A23 London Road, Airport Way and into the terminals.

Monday 9 December for 5 nights, between 21:00pm to 5.00am

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley Link at junction 7 of the M25

Diversion to M25 J8 back to J6 and follow A22 diversion.

Monday 9 December for 5 nights, between 21:00pm to 5.00am

Full closure of J9 entry slip southbound.

Diversion – Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and join at J10 on the M23.

Tuesday 10 December for 4 nights, between 21:00pm to 5.00am

Full closure of the Reigate to Crawley Link at J7 on the M25.  

Diversion to M25 J6 and follow A22 to M23 J10.  

Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north & south bound 24/7.   Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

In the event of poor weather conditions or other issues out of our control, planned work may be postponed at short notice.

Work to improve journeys continues this week on the M23.

On Sunday 1 December, J10 Entry slip full closure from 9pm to 5am

Diversion to J10a and Back

On Monday 2 December for 5 nights, there will be a full closure northbound from junction 10 – 8 between 9pm and 5am.  There will be a fully signed diversion route for the M25 via junction 10 of the M23, A264, A22 and join the M25 at junction 6 Godstone. For Gatwick via junction 10 on the M23, A2011, A23, Airport Way and into the terminals.  

On Monday 2 December for 5 nights, there will be a full closure on junction 9 northbound entry slip road and also the south quadrant of the junction 9 roundabout between 9pm and 5am.  Full diversion in place for the M25 via junction 10 of the M23, A264, A22 and join the M25 at junction 6 Godstone.  

Please note: closures and closure times are subject to change Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north and south bound 24/7.   Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

Heads up…. From February 28th there will be a full weekend closure from 9.00pm Friday to 5.00am Monday with 4 consecutive weekend closures following.

Full details to follow.

M23 junctions 8 to 10, Surrey: Smart Motorways  

Work to improve journeys continues this week on the M23.

On Monday 25 November for 5 nights, there will be a full closure southbound from junction 8 – 10  between 9pm and 5am.  There will be a fully signed diversion route southbound for Brighton via junction 6 on the M25, A22, A264 and join the M23 at junction 10 of the M23. 

For Gatwick Airport via junction 10 of the M23, A2011, A23, Airport Way and into the terminals.  

On Monday 25 November for 5 nights, there will be a full closure at the junction 7 exit clockwise on the M25 between 9pm and 5am.  There will be a fully signed diversion route to junction 8 on the M25, back to junction 6 and follow A22, A264 to junction 10 of the M23.  

On Monday 25 November for 5 nights, there will be a full closure of the junction 9 entry slip road southbound between 9pm and 5am.  There will be a fully signed diversion route via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 and join the M23 at junction 10.

On Monday 25 November for 5 nights, there will be a full closure of the junction 7 exit slips anti-clockwise on the M25 between 9pm and 5am.  There will be a fully signed diversion route for Gatwick airport via junction 6 on the M25, A22, A264 and join the M23 at junction 10 and follow the A2011, A23, Airport Way and into the terminals.  For Croydon via junction 6 on the M25, A22 Godstone Hill/Caterham by-pass.

In February 28th there will be a full weekend closure from 9.00pm Friday to 5.00am Monday with 4 consecutive weekend closures following.

Full details to follow .

Please note: closures and closure times are subject to change Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north and south bound 24/7.   Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

Monday 18 to Friday 22 November – 21:00 to 05:00am

Lane closure leading to a full closure from J10 to J8 + slips J10 and J9 Northbound.

Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne road, A22 and join at J6 M25.

Diversion for Gatwick A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way .

Lane 1 on Spur Eastbound leading to J9 full Northbound entry slip closure plus closing south quadrant of J9 roundabout.

Diversion to J10 for M25 via A264 Copthorne road, and join at J6 M25.

Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north and south bound 24/7.  

Free recovery service and speed enforcement are in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

Sunday 10 November – 22:00 to 05:00

Lane closure leading to a full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link

Diversion to M25 J8 and back

Monday 11 to Friday 15 November – 21:00 to 05:00

Lane closure leading to a full closure from J10 to J8 + slips J10 and J9 Northbound

Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne road, and join at J6 M25

Diversion for Gatwick A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Lane 1 on Spur Eastbound leading to J9 full Northbound entry slip closure plus closing s

outh quadrant of J9 roundabout.

Diversion to J10 for M25 via A264 Copthorne road, and join at J6 M25

Sunday 17 November – 21:00 to 05:00

Crawley to Reigate link onto the M25 between 9pm and 5am. 

Diversion route via J6 of the M25 and back clockwise on the M25.

Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 November , there will be a full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link on the M25 between 9pm and 5am. 

Follow the diversion to junction 6 of the M25, A22, A264 and join the M23 at junction 10.

Monday 4 November for 5 nights , there will be a full closure from junction 8 – 10 southbound between 9pm and 5am. 

There will be a fully signed diversion route to Brighton via junction 6 of the M25, A22, A264 and join the M23 at junction 10.  For Gatwick traffic continues on the A2011, A23, Airport Way and into the terminals.

Monday 4 November for 5 nights , there will be a full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link on the M25 between 9pm and 5am. 

Follow the diversion to junction 6 of the M25, A22, A264 and join the M23 at junction 10.

Monday 4 November for 5 nights , there will be a full closure of the junction 9 entry slip road southbound between 9pm and 5am. 

Follow the diversion via from Gatwick Airport via Airport Way, A23, A2011 and join the M23 at junction 10.

Monday 4 November for 5 nights , there will be a full closure of the Reigate to Crawley link road onto the M23 between 9pm and 5am. 

There will be a fully signed diversion route via junction 6 of the M25, A22, A264 and join the M23 at junction 10.

Wednesday 6 November for 2 nights , there will be a full closure of the Crawley to Reigate link onto the M25 between 9pm and 5am. 

There will be a fully signed diversion route via junction 6 of the M25 and back clockwise on the M25.

Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north and south bound 24/7.  

Free recovery service and speed enforcement are now in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

We are continuing to take down the existing central reservation barrier from J8 and replacing it with a new reinforced concrete barrier which is longer, stronger and safer. The old barriers are crushed and recycled as part of our environmental initiative. When dismantling the old central reservation these works may be noisy and for this we apologise. We will try to mitigate this for our residents. We will be installing a ‘back to back’ closures which means that lanes 4 on both carriageways will be closed so that we can work safely behind the barrier to complete the works in the central reservation. We apologise for any disruption caused during these works.

In the event of poor weather conditions or other issues out of our control, planned work may be postponed at short notice. Contingency bookings are also in place,but these are only used if previously planned work is delayed and there is no clash with other closures. If work completes on an earlier day the motorway may not close, or if work completes ahead of schedule the motorway may reopen early.

Sunday 27 October – 21:00 to 05:00

Full closure of J9 exit slip plus Lane 1 Gatwick spur westbound from J9

Diversion via J10 Crawley Avenue A2011, A23 London Road, Airport Way, or

Diversion via J6 M25 and back to J9 on M23

Monday 28 to Friday 1 November – 21:00 to 05:00

Full closure of the Crawley to Reigate link

Diversion to M25 J6

Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph north and south bound 24/7.   Free recovery service and speed enforcement are now in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.

Upcoming works…..

Over the coming weeks we will be taking down the existing central reservation barrier from J8 to J10 and replacing it with a new reinforced concrete barrier which is stronger and safer.

We will be dismantling the old central reservation during the day where possible and these works may be noisy and for this we apologise. During the evening time, we will be collecting the debris and taking this to the depot for crushing. We will try to mitigate any noise caused for our residents. 

We will be installing a ‘back to back’ closures which means that lanes 4 on both carriageways will be closed so that we can work safely behind the barrier to complete the works in the central reservation.

In the event of poor weather conditions or other issues out of our control, planned work may be postponed at short notice. Contingency bookings are also in place, but these are only used if previously planned work is delayed and there is no clash with other closures. If work completes on an earlier day the motorway may not close, or if work completes ahead of schedule the motorway may reopen early. Signage will be in place on the network to notify of closures and diversions.

Monday 14 to Friday 18 October – 21:00 to 05:00

Full closure from J10 to J8 + slips J10 and J9 Northbound

Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, A22 and join at J6 M25

Diversion for Gatwick A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Lane 1 on spur eastbound leading to J9 full northbound entry slip closure + south quadrant of J9 roundabout.

Diversion to J10 for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, A22 and join at J6 M25

Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 October – 21:00 to 05:00

Various lane closures only

In preparing for the switch from the verges into the central reservation there may be some noisy activities. We apologise for any disruption caused and will use all noise mitigation possible to stop this.

Gatwick contractors started works at the South terminal roundabout to refurbish the arch into the airport. There will be lane closures, which may lead to delays exiting. These works will continue for 1 week.

In the event of poor weather conditions or other issues out of our control, planned work may be postponed at short notice. Contingency bookings are also in place, but these are only used if previously planned work is delayed and there is no clash with other closures. If work completes on an earlier day the motorway may not close, or if work completes ahead of schedule the motorway may reopen early.

Signage will be in place on the network to notify of closures and diversions.

Monday 7 October – 21:00 to 05:00

Full closure from J8 to J9

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and rejoin at J10 M23.

Diversion for Gatwick – traffic continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Lane closure from J9 leading to a full closure of J10 exit slip Southbound

Diversion to J10a and back

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link

Diversion to M25 J8 back to J6 and follow A22 diversion

Full closure of the Reigate to Crawley link

Diversion to M25 J6 and follow A22 to M23 J10

Tuesday 8 October – 23:00 to 04:00

Full closure of spur eastbound plus outer ring management of South terminal roundabout plus Lane 3

on Ring Road North out of Gatwick

Diversion via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and re-join at J10

Tuesday 8 October – 21:00 to 05:00

Full closure from J8 to J9

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and rejoin at J10 M23.

Diversion for Gatwick – traffic continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Lane closure from J9 leading to a full closure of J10 exit slip Southbound

Diversion to J10a and back

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link

Diversion to M25 J8 back to J6 and follow A22 diversion

Full closure of the Reigate to Crawley link

Diversion to M25 J6 and follow A22 to M23 J10 .

Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 October – 21:00 to 05:00

Full closure from J8 to J9

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and rejoin at J10 M23.

Diversion for Gatwick – traffic continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Lane closure from J9 leading to a full closure of J10 exit slip Southbound

Diversion to J10a and back

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link

Diversion to M25 J8 back to J6 and follow A22 diversion

Full closure of the Reigate to Crawley link

Diversion to M25 J6 and follow A22 to M23 J10

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October – 21:00 to 05:00

Lane closure from J9 leading to a full closure of J10 exit slip Southbound

Diversion to J10a and back

Gatwick contractors started works at the South terminal roundabout to refurbish the arch into the airport.

There will be lane closures, which may lead to delays exiting. These works will continue for 2 weeks.

In preparing for the switch from the verges into the central reservation, there may be some noisy activities. We apologise for any disruption caused and will use all noise mitigation possible to stop this.

In the event of poor weather conditions or other issues out of our control, planned work may be postponed at short notice. Contingency bookings are also in place, but these are only used if previously planned work is delayed and there is no clash with other closures. If work completes on an earlier day the motorway may not close, or if work completes ahead of schedule the motorway may reopen early. Signage will be in place on the network to notify of closures and diversions.

29 September to 4 October - 21:00 to 05:00

Full closure of J10 exit slip Southbound Diversion to J10a and back

Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October – 21:00 to 05:00

Full carriageway closure from J10 to J8 plus slips J10 and J9 Northbound.

1st Diversion for M25 via Copthorne Road, A22 and rejoin at J6 M25

2nd Diversion for Gatwick A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

In preparing for the switch from the verges into the central reservation, there may be some noisy activities to break the concrete. We apologise for any disruption caused and will use all noise mitigation possible to stop this. Gatwick contractors have works starting this week at the South terminal roundabout to refurbish the arch into the airport. There will be lane closures, which may lead to delays exiting. These works will continue for 3 weeks.

In the event of poor weather conditions or other issues out of our control, planned work may be postponed at short notice. Contingency bookings are also in place, but these are only used if previously planned work is delayed and there is no clash with other closures. If work completes on an earlier day the motorway may not close, or if work completes ahead of schedule the motorway may reopen early. Signage will be in place on the network to notify of closures and diversions.

Edition No: 66

Monday 23 September – Wednesday 25 September – 21:00 to 05:00

Full carriageway closure from J10 to J8 plus slips J10 and J9 Northbound

1ST Diversion for M25 via Copthorne Road, A22 and rejoin at J6 M25

2nd Diversion for Gatwick A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.  

Thursday 26 and Friday 27 September – 21:00 to 05:00

Full carriageway closure from J8 to J10 Southbound.

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and rejoin at J10 M23

Diversion for Gatwick, traffic continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley Link

Diversion to M25 J8, back to J6 and follow A22 diversion  

Full closure of the Reigate to Crawley link

Diversion to M25 J6 and follow A22 to M23 J10

Full closure of the J9 entry slip Southbound

Diversion – Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and rejoin at J10  

Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September - 21:00 to 05:00

Full closure of J10 exit slip Southbound Diversion to J10a and back

In the event of poor weather conditions or other issues out of our control, planned work may be postponed at short notice. Contingency bookings are also in place, but these are only used if previously planned work is delayed and there is no clash with other closures. If work completes on an earlier day the motorway may not close, or if work completes ahead of schedule the motorway may reopen early. Signage will be in place on the network to notify of closures and diversions.

Weekly Closure Update on SMP M23 Edition No: 65

Please find below the confirmed closure dates for the second week of September 2019.

Week commencing 9 September – 21:00pm to 5:00am

Lane closure leading to a full closure from J8 to J9 Southbound.

Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and rejoin at J10 M23. Diversion for Gatwick – traffic continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Lane closure from J9 leading to a full closure of the J10 exit slip. Southbound.

Diversion will be to J10a and back.

Lane closure from M25a leading to a full closure of J7 exit slip.

Diversion to M25 J8, back to J6 and follow A22 south for Crawley and A22 north for Croydon. Lane closure from M25b leading to a full closure of J7 exit slip. Diversion to M25 J6 and follow A22 south for Crawley and A22 north for Croydon.

Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September – 21:00pm to 5:00am

Lane closure leading to a full closure of J10 exit slip Diversion to J10a and back.

In the event of poor weather conditions or other issues out of our control, planned work may be postponed at short notice. Contingency bookings are also in place, but these are only used if previously planned work is delayed and there is no clash with other closures. If work completes on an earlier day the motorway may not close, or if work completes ahead of schedule the motorway may reopen early. Signage will be in place on the network to notify of closures and diversions.

Edition No: 64

In the event of poor weather conditions or issues out of our control, planned work maybe postponed at short notice. Signage will be in place on the network to notify of closures and diversions.

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We would like to share with you some of the ‘other‘ things we are doing on the M23 SMP

In July, we were delighted to donate £300 to Neuro Kinex kids in Crawley. Kate Thornton-Jones, Fundraising Director said ‘ Our goal is to get kids back to doing what they do best – having fun and exploring the world! Studies have shown that the young are even more receptive to neurological rehabilitation than adults due to their greater neuroplasticity, or in other words the ability for the nervous system to change and adapt.

All donations raised for all our charities is done through our staff and contractors.

www.neurokinex.org

Thank you for Kier's support of Demelza with your kind donation of 123 Easter eggs from the M23, which we used in our annual Easter egg hunt at our Sittingbourne hospice.   I also thought you may like to know that over 800 children took part and we raised just over £4,500.   Demelza provides specialist care and emotional support for children with terminal conditions and their loved ones, so they can enjoy their time together as a family, for as long as they have.  We care for children with a range of different conditions, some of which are very complex and so rare they have no name.  Every year our work is a lifeline to over 750 children and their families throughout Kent, South East London and East Sussex.

We recently won a Considerate Constructors award for ‘Workforce Wellbeing’ Caring for our staff and contractors is important to us and we have monthly guest speakers in to our offices at Godstone to talk about different subjects.

John Roslin from Bowel Cancer UK spoke to our staff about his experience of Bowel Cancer.   John was diagnosed 3 years ago whilst on holiday and is now in remission.  Johns presentation consisted of a presentation, stating facts/statistics, leaflets giving advice on signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. Unfortunately, it can affect anybody at any time.   John captivated everyone in the room and it was a learning experience for all those who attended with plenty of questions raised.

On Tuesday 13 August, at 2.30pm we have invited the Greyhound Trust  to come into Godstone site office to give a brief talk about the amazing work they do in Crawley.  We will be adding this charity to our list for 2019   They’ve come a long way over the last 40 years, and now help over 4,500 greyhounds a year through their volunteer-led branches. Greyhounds are a great breed to have as a pet and provide the friendship and companionship many people look for in an animal. Meet Blake, a 7 month old puppy who together with his brothers and sisters have now been rehomed through this amazing charity

On Tuesday 13 August, at 2.30pm we have invited the Greyhound Trust  to come into Godstone site office to give a brief talk about the amazing work they do in Crawley.  We will be adding this charity to our list for 2019   They’ve come a long way over the last 40 years, and now help over 4,500 greyhounds a year through their volunteer-led branches. Greyhounds are a great breed to have as a pet and provide the friendship and companionship many people look for in an animal. Meet Blake, a 7 month old puppy who together with his brothers and sisters have now been rehomed through this amazing charity

Each year approximately 8,000 greyhounds retire

A greyhound is the original low-maintenance companion animal. They are intelligent and affectionate, laid back and docile. They only need two short walks a day and will happily spend the rest of their time dozing by your side. Greyhounds get along with children, the elderly and can often live happily with other pets.

https://www.greyhoundtrust.org.uk/contact-us

One of our many social events took place in June to raise vital funds for the Air Ambulance

Along with having a great time we raised £500 for our Charity - Kent Air Ambulance.

https://www.westerhamgc.co.uk/Golf/golf-overview.html

Work to install the biggest and longest portal gantry along the M23 in Surrey took place in May. Hours of preparation and planning meant that the M23 closed overnight to install the 500T crane and then ‘sling’ the gantry into place. The new gantry spans the full width of the M23 at over 54 metres in length and weighing in at 100T. Gantries are completely fabricated off site, and “fitted” out with cladding, flooring, and electrical wiring / components to as near complete as possible (where transport restrictions allow); this minimises the work done on site, safety critical working at height, and disruption to the travelling public. The Gantry made its very slow procession from Nottingham accompanied by 2 escort vehicles.  The total tonnage of gantries on this scheme is 440T. The gantry now sits proudly over the M23 at junction 8, testament to great kier and contractor collaborative planning.

Why not watch the video to see for yourself the start of the journey to Gatwick

https://collett.co.uk/index.php/our-story/news/158-m23-motorway-gantry

We have now started work on the Environmental Barriers along the network. We will work our way along the M23

We are building a dedicated lane into Gatwick airport northbound at junction 9 and have now completed the work to construct the Hybrid wall at this location.

On 14 July we completed the final switch from the verges at the Gatwick spur to allow centre reserve works to take place.

On 16 July we did an emergency closure to adjust the lanes at junction 9a to help traffic flow into Gatwick Airport.

Closed Weatherhill depot northbound access road to complete our works through collaborating with Highways England traffic officers

We hold monthly meetings with our stakeholders to agree works

We introduced Common place as a new interactive tool for our residents, stakeholders and all motorists and customers

We were awarded 4 blue stars by Highways England for safety innovations.

We have won 2 awards from the Considerate Constructors for our Ultra site.

We’ve had 3 babies born to staff on the M23 within the last year and 2 weddings.

In September 2019, we ‘switch’ the traffic management on the M23 as we will be starting to work in the central reservation.

More information to follow but there will be closure starting in September to facilitate this.

We hope you all have a wonderful August.

Monday 29 July – 22:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of J9 entry slip Southbound

Diversion A23 Airport Way, A2011 Crawley Avenue and rejoin at J10

Tuesday 30 July – 22:00pm to 5:00am

Full closure of J9 entry slip Southbound

Diversion A23 Airport Way, A2011 Crawley Avenue and rejoin at J10

Tuesday 30 July – 22:00pm to 5:00am

Lane closure on A2011Crawley Avenue and outer ring leading to a full closure of J10 entry slip Northbound Diversion J10a and back

Wednesday 31 July – 22:00pm to 5:00am

Lane closure on A2011Crawley Avenue and outer ring leading to a full closure of the J10 entry slip Northbound

Diversion J10a and back

As part of its ‘Keeping us all moving’ campaign, Highways England recently issued safety advice to drivers head of the summer holiday; be prepared at the start of the busiest time of the year for breakdowns on England’s motorways.

New data from the company shows more than 48,500 motorway breakdowns happened over the summer holiday period, between the final week of June and the first weekend of September last year. Highways England is expecting to respond to an extra 700 breakdowns a week for the next 10 weeks, taking the average number of motorway breakdowns each week to almost 5,000.

The first weekend in August was the busiest weekend for breakdowns on England’s motorways in 2018 shortly followed by the final weekend in July, with one breakdown reported every two minutes as drivers set off on day trips and holidays.

Check tyres: prior to setting off on a long/significant journey, check your tyre pressures are suitable for the load and the condition of your tyres, including the spare. Look out for cuts or wear and make sure the tyres have a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm, which is the legal limit. 

Check engine oil: use your dipstick to check oil regularly and before any long journey, and top up if needed. Take your car back to the garage if you’re topping up more than usual. 

Check water: to ensure you have good visibility, always keep your screen wash topped up so you can clear debris or dirt off your windscreen. 

Check lights: if your indicators, hazard lights, headlights, fog lights, reverse lights or brake lights are not functioning properly, you are putting yourself and your family at risk. In addition, light malfunctions can be a reason for your vehicle to fail its MOT. 

Check fuel: before setting out, check your fuel levels and make sure you have enough to get to your destination Highways England has also issued five basic safety tips to follow if your car does break down on a motorway:

• Get away from the traffic. Exit the motorway or get to an emergency area or hard shoulder and use the free phone provided.

• If that’s not possible, move left onto the verge.

• Get out of the left side of your car and behind the barrier if you can and it is safe to do so.

• Get help – contact your breakdown provider or Highways England on 0300 123 5000.

• If you break down in moving traffic and cannot leave your car, keep your seatbelt and hazard lights on and call 999.

For Government information and safety tipsgo to https://www.gov.uk/government/news/safety-tips-for-motorway-drivers-at-start-of-breakdown-season

Monday 24 June – 20:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure M23 J9 - J10 Southbound and Northbound.

Diversion for Gatwick, Crawley Avenue A2011, A23 London Road, Airport Way Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Rd, A22 and Rejoin at J6 M25

Tuesday 25 June - 20:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure of M23 J9 – 9a Gatwick spur westbound

Diverted traffic for Gatwick via M23 J10, A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Secondary Diversion is to M25 J6 and back to M23 J10 to pick up initial diversion

Wednesday 26 June - 20:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure of M23 J9 – 9a Gatwick spur westbound

Diverted traffic for Gatwick via M23 J10, A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Secondary Diversion is to M25 J6 and back to M23 J10 to pick up initial diversion

Thursday 27 June – 20:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure of the M23 from J8 to J10 Southbound

Diversion via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and rejoin at J10 M23

Traffic for Gatwick continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Saturday 29 June - 20:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure of M23 J9a – 9 (Gatwick spur) Eastbound. Diversion via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and re-join M23 at J10

Tuesday 2 July - 20:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure of the M23 from J8 to J10 Southbound

Diversion via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and rejoin at J10 M23

Traffic for Gatwick continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way

Weekly Update on SMP M23 Programme Work Information

Monday 17 June - 22:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure of M23 North and Southbound Link roads to M25 clockwise

Diversion to M25 anti-clockwise to J6 and return

Tuesday 18 June – 20:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure of the M23 from J8 to J9 Southbound.

Diversion via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and J10 M23

Tuesday 18 June – 20:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure of M23 from J10 to J8 Northbound plus slips at J10 and J9

Diversion for M25, A264, A22 and rejoin at J6 M25 Traffic for Gatwick continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue,

A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Wednesday 19 June – 20:00 to 05:00am Lane closure on M23 J9 roundabout

Thursday 20 June – 20:00 to 05:00am Lane closure on M23 J9 roundabout

Friday 21 June – 20:00 to 05:00am Lane closure on M23 J9 roundabout

Saturday 22 June - 20:00pm to 05:00am

Full closure of M23 J9a – 9 (Gatwick spur) Eastbound.

Diversion via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and re-join M23 at J10.

Sarah Scarborough of Atkins Global writes…..

Stakeholder management is an ever-present reality for a functional construction project, and effective stakeholder management has been demonstrated on the M23, where high profile stakeholders impose new and demanding requirements.  

Gatwick Airport (GAL) is the second largest international airport in the UK, with 35 thousand employees serving over 40 million passengers a year. M23 J8-10 section is critical for the road traffic to and from the airport, and the flightpath is situated over the busy junction 9, which is connecting M23 with the airport via Gatwick Spur.  

Gatwick is legally obliged to have an active policy of aerodrome safeguarding, which is the process used to ensure the safety of aircraft while taking off and landing, or flying in the vicinity of aerodromes. Aircraft are vulnerable to birds strike, which are the most problematic species in the UK, and as such GAL is required to reduce the attractiveness of the area to birds and wildlife - on and in the vicinity of the airport. All works within a 13km circle of the airport that have the potential to increase the bird strike risk, must be agreed with GAL. The JAJV design team liaised and worked closely with the airport team and their consultants and followed their multiple requirements to make sure the proposed infrastructure is acceptable and does not interfere (physically and electronically) with the airport systems and flightpath. The proposed vegetation planting was updated to ensure the mix is suitable to support the local wildlife and at the same time avoid attracting birds.

For week commencing Monday 3rd June 2019

Saturday 8 June 10.00pm to 5.00am

M23 full carriageway closure from J8 to J9 Southbound.

Diversion via J6 M25, A22, A264 and rejoin at J10 M23

Gatwick traffic continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Saturday 8 June 9.00pm to 5.00am

M23 full carriageway closure from J10 to J8 Northbound.

Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, A22 and rejoin at J6 M25

Diversion for Gatwick A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way and return.

Sunday 9 June 10.00pm to 5.00am

M23 full carriageway closure from J8 to J9 Southbound.

Diversion via J6 M25, A22, A264 and rejoin at J10 M23

Gatwick traffic continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

Monday 10 June 10.00pm to 5.00pm

M23 full carriageway closure from J8 to J9 Southbound.

Diversion via J6 M25, A22, A264 and rejoin at J10 M23

Gatwick traffic continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way.

For further information contact: Carolyne Ferguson, Senior Stakeholder and Customer Liaison Manager at Carolyne.Ferguson@kier.co.uk or Jeannie.Dwyer@kier.co.uk

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