Taxi ranks in Guildford are set to change due to redevelopment work, with new ranks and temporary closures planned.
These changes should start around “early summer 2025”. St Edward’s is in charge of the project. The council wants the changes to cause little trouble. This applies to locals and businesses.
A council member spoke about the importance of the shifts. These changes help keep services going well. They also help the public during the work.
When North Street is done, they’ll check the taxi ranks. They will work with Surrey County Council. This is to make sure there are enough spaces available, and that they should be easy to reach.
Building demolition started on February 3rd. This was a big step for the North Street project. They’re building 477 new homes. Plus, they will make a new town square. It will cover 2.2 acres. Part of North Street will become a pedestrian area. This is between Leapale Road and Commercial Road.
Here are the key taxi rank changes. Parking bays on the lower High Street will become taxi ranks. Part of Bedford Road will become a nighttime taxi rank. This is outside St James House. The Friary Centre taxi ranks will close temporarily. The ranks by Marks & Spencer will go away. This makes room for the pedestrian zone.
These changes start around “early summer 2025.” The council said this minimizes disruption. It is essential while the town center work occurs.
Some taxi ranks will stay the same. Parking bays by the Bedford Road car park will remain. These have seven spaces open evenings and mornings. A single yellow line outside Dolphin House gives 11 spaces. These spaces are open 24 hours. Parking bays are also still available on Upper High Street. These boast five spaces open evenings and mornings. You can also find spaces on Millbrook near the Legion nightclub. Guildford and London Road stations have taxi spaces too.