Bridging a community: £10 million secured for a new bridge at Ash Station

Michael Gove MP with Cllr Nigel Manning

The Government has announced that £10 million will be awarded to Guildford Borough Council, following a successful bid to the Housing Infrastructure Fund.

These funds will be used to construct a new bridge at Ash Station to ease traffic congestion on the A323, Guildford Road.

Commenting, Michael Gove MP said:

“Delighted to have supported Guildford Borough Council’s bid to the Housing Infrastructure Fund for the Ash Road Bridge project, and I am thrilled that the Government has awarded this project £10 million!

"This is great news for Ash and the surrounding area, and I understand that the Council can now push full steam ahead with the necessary steps to make the bridge a reality. I look forward to seeing how the scheme progresses, and to catching up with local residents at my next Q&A.”

 

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