Croydon roads face closures for improvement works
Several streets in Coulsdon, Purley, and central Croydon will see temporary restrictions starting next week.
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Residents in Croydon are advised of upcoming road closures and parking suspensions affecting several streets as Croydon Council undertakes a series of improvement projects. These works, which include new gas connections, drainage system maintenance, and cable installations, are set to commence next week. The council has issued notices detailing the specific locations and durations of the restrictions.
Brickwood Road works
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Brickwood Road will experience a closure between the rear boundary of 57 Addiscombe Road and the shared boundary of numbers 6 and 8 Brickwood Road. Parking bays located outside properties numbered 3 to 13 and 8 to 16 will be suspended, with waiting and loading restrictions enforced at all times. During this period, the existing one-way system on Brickwood Road will be temporarily suspended to permit two-way traffic. Diversions will direct drivers via Addiscombe Road, Chisholm Road, and Cedar Road. These measures are to facilitate new gas connection works by SGN and are expected to take five days to complete, commencing September 21, 2026.
Coombe Road and Heathfield Road restrictions
In parallel, Croydon Council has arranged for sewer cover repairs on Coombe Road and Heathfield Road. Coombe Road will be closed to eastbound traffic between its junctions with Edridge Road and Park Lane. Additionally, vehicles will be prohibited from making a right turn from Heathfield Road into Coombe Road. Traffic requiring access to St Peter's Junction will be rerouted via South End, A235 Southbridge Road, and B275 St Peter's Road. Those needing the St Peter's Road junction from South End should follow High Street, The Croydon Flyover, and Park Lane. These works are scheduled from September 21 to September 23, 2026.
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Fairdene Road and Dunstan Road closures
Further south, Fairdene Road in Coulsdon will be closed between the boundary of 41 and 43 and the boundary of 47b and 49 Fairdene Road. Dunstan Road will also be closed at its intersection with Fairdene Road. Parking within the closure area will be suspended, and waiting and loading restrictions will be in effect continuously. Diversions are planned via Westwood Road and Reddown Road, with an alternative route available via Westwood Road, Downs Road, Marlpit Lane, and Reddown Road. These works are scheduled to begin on September 21, 2026, and conclude on October 2, 2026.
Foxley Lane cable installation
In Purley, Foxley Lane will see parking and pedestrian restrictions implemented for cable installation works related to a new development. Parking will be suspended on both sides of the road outside properties numbered 30 to 42 Foxley Lane, with constant waiting and loading restrictions. The north-eastern footway, serving even-numbered properties, will be closed to pedestrians. Alternative pedestrian routes will be provided on the opposite footway or via a designated walkway within the carriageway. These restrictions will be in place from September 22, 2026, until October 5, 2026.
Croydon Council stated that all these traffic orders will remain in force for a period of 18 months. This extended duration is intended to allow for any additional works that may become necessary during the initial project phases. Exemptions to these restrictions will apply for emergency services, statutory undertakers responding to emergencies, and vehicles directly involved in the works, as well as those directed by police or civil enforcement officers.
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+Which roads in Croydon will be affected by closures and parking suspensions?
Brickwood Road, Coombe Road, Heathfield Road, Fairdene Road, Dunstan Road, and Foxley Lane will experience temporary restrictions. These measures are for gas connections, drainage works, and cable installations, with specific dates and durations provided for each location.
+When do these road closures and parking suspensions start?
The majority of the works and associated restrictions will begin on September 21, 2026. Foxley Lane in Purley will see restrictions commence a day later, on September 22, 2026. The works are expected to last for varying periods, with some concluding by October 5, 2026.
+How long will the road closure orders remain in effect?
All the orders made by Croydon Council for these works will remain in force for a period of 18 months. This extended timeframe is to accommodate any further necessary works that might be required after the initial planned improvements are completed.
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