Photo credit: Tracey Franklin

The first anniversary has now passed since the appearance of the large sinkholes, or road collapse, on the A25 Godstone High Street.

Since then Surrey County Council says the area has been made safe, and the infrastructure for utility services has been temporarily repaired which allowed residents to return home.  Pedestrians can now use the area, but the road remains closed while the impact on residents and businesses continues. 

Photo credit: Tracey Franklin

Speaking on Susy Radio, Patrick Deeley from Flower Farm said the delay in repairing and reopening the road has knocked 20% of trade from his business:

MP for East Surrey, Clare Coutinho has added her concerns about the impact on the village:

Surrey County Council says filling and stabilising the mine networks under Godstone High Street remains the focus of operations while further mine tunnels continue to be discovered.

Photo credit: Tracey Franklin

You can hear Neil Munday and Clive Hilton’s full discussion programme here:  susyradio.com/2026/02/21/godstone-sinkhole-road-collapse-1-year-on/

Drawing credit:  Breheny Civil Engineering

Work will begin later this month to upgrade junction 10 of the M23 near Crawley. 

The main elements of the work include an additional lane on the M23 northbound and southbound off slip roads, and additional lanes on the Copthorne Way and Crawley Avenue approaches. 

As well as improving the reliability and capacity of the M23, the improvements will support the completion of 1,900 homes in the nearby Forge Wood development. 

The project is a joint venture between Persimmon Homes and Taylor Wimpey in conjunction with National Highways and West Sussex County Council.  Breheny Civil Engineering is delivering the project which is scheduled to be completed in approximately 12 months.

A public information event for local residents and businesses will be held on Tuesday 24th February between 5-8 pm at Forge Wood Community Centre.

Drawing credit:  Breheny Civil Engineering