Emergency Surfacing of A24 following Diesel Spill (Urgent Decision: Standing Order 54)
July 9, 2024 Interim Head of Paid Service (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to approve emergency resurfacing of approximately 10 miles of the A24 northbound, following a diesel spill, at an estimated cost of £1.5 to £3 million, to be carried out by Ringway, with costs to be claimed from the responsible vehicle's insurers.
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Purpose
Following a diesel spill in the early hours of 09/07/2024,
approximately 10 miles of the A24 northbound requires resurfacing
as the diesel has degraded the surface of the road making it unsafe
to drive on.
Content
It
was AGREED that:
1.
Surrey Highways raise an order with the Term Maintenance
Contractor, Ringway to carry out the surfacing required. Current
estimates are that the works will cost between £1.5 and
£3m.
3.
Surrey Highways will make a claim for the costs to rectify the
works through the insurers of the vehicle that caused the
spill.
Reasons for the decision
The
key route is not able to open safety to the public until the
diesel-soaked asphalt has been removed.
Alternative options considered
N/A.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 9 Jul 2024 |