Road improvements: Market Place, Chalfont St Peter
Overview
Our Buckinghamshire Highways team and Cadent are making improvements to Market Place in Chalfont St Peter over summer 2026.
The work is split into 3 phases:
- Phase 1, footway improvements
- Phase 2, gas pipe upgrades
- Phase 3, carriageway resurfacing
We're coordinating the works with Cadent to reduce disruption.
Phase 1, footway improvements
Led by Buckinghamshire Highways from 26 May to 26 June.
We're making improvements to the safety and condition of the footways from the High Street Roundabout to outside Bishops House. This is separate from works to the footways by Cadent later in the programme.
We'll manage traffic with:
- a 24-hour footway closure
- 24-hour temporary traffic lights
- a temporary footway in the carriageway for pedestrian access
Phase 2, gas pipe upgrades
Led by Cadent from 27 July to 27 September.
This has been carefully planned during the summer holidays, before the resurfacing. The upgrades will then continue after the resurfacing is finished.
While this project will temporarily affect the area, this proactive approach will enhance the reliability of the gas network. This will keep people safe and warm and reduce the likelihood of unplanned emergency repairs.
Cadent will contact you soon
Cadent will contact residents, businesses and local amenities with more information before the work starts.
Schedule of works
| Street | Description of works | Planned dates | Traffic management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Place |
From the junction of The Vale to the junction of Gold Hill East View the Market Place gas pipe works on One.Network |
27 July to 5 August | Road closure |
| Gold Hill East |
From the junction of Market Place to outside Dower House View the first Gold Hill East gas pipe works on One.Network |
6 August to 16 August | Multi-way signals |
| Hampden Road |
From the junction of Churchfield Road to the junction of Nicol Road View the Hampden Road gas pipe works on One.Network |
17 August to 25 August | Road closure |
| Nicol Road |
From the junction of Hampden Road to outside Belvedere View the Nicol Road gas pipe works on One.Network |
17 August to 6 September | Road closure |
| Gold Hill East |
From the junction of Cherry Tree Lane to the junction of Austenwood Lane View the second Gold Hill East gas pipe works on One.Network |
7 September to 27 September | Road closure |
Phase 3, carriageway improvements
Led by Buckinghamshire Highways from 10 August.
We're resurfacing the carriageway from the High Street to Gold Hill East (using plane and patch). We're doing this at night to reduce disruption, so the road will be closed from 8pm to 6am.
Why we've scheduled the works into phases
These works have been carefully sequenced into 3 phases to avoid newly completed works being affected by subsequent work.
Due to the condition of the carriageway, resurfacing works are required; however, these must take place after the gas main replacement has been completed to avoid damage to the newly laid surface. All parties have explored whether the programme could be brought forward, but following detailed discussions with Cadent, it has been confirmed that the gas works cannot practically be moved from their current summer dates.
Whilst we appreciate that this is not ideal, it is the only viable option to ensure that all works are carried out safely, in compliance with the relevant requirements, and with the least possible disruption to road users and the wider community.
The gas works require a road closure and have therefore been planned during the school holiday period, when traffic levels are typically lower, to help reduce disruption to road users and the wider community.
In the meantime, Buckinghamshire Highways’ inspectors are carrying out weekly inspections, and targeted interim repairs will be undertaken where necessary to ensure the carriageway remains safe until the permanent repairs take place with the planned resurfacing to be delivered in August.
Further updates and contact
We'll review and update this page regularly.
Impacted residents, businesses and stakeholders will be contacted by the relevant company, or you can contact them directly:
- Buckinghamshire Highways Alliance Partners:
- footways ([email protected])
- resurfacing ([email protected])
- Cadent (www.cadentgas.com/London)