Croydon Roads Face November Closures for Major Works
Gas main replacements, tram maintenance, and footway repairs will cause disruption across the borough.
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Residents and drivers in Croydon are advised of significant road closures and restrictions set to affect numerous routes throughout November and extending into December. These works encompass essential gas main replacements, footway repairs, and tram network maintenance across the borough.
Extended Closures for Gas Main Replacement
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Woodcote Valley Road in Purley will be subject to a six-week closure starting October 29. SGN is undertaking gas main replacement works on this road between Manor Wood Road and Smitham Bottom Lane. Diversions will be in place, directing traffic via A237 Smitham Bottom Lane and A2022 Foxley Lane, or alternatively via Foxley Lane, Russell Hill Road, Brighton Road, Purley Road, Brighton Road, and Grovelands Road.
Further gas main replacement works by SGN will impact several roads near Stretton Road from November 2 until December 11. Stretton Road itself will be closed along its entire length in two sections. Leicester Road and Exeter Road will also see closures at their junctions with Stretton Road during this period. Additionally, Alexandra Road and Edward Road will be closed from November 2 to November 16, Vincent Road until November 23, and Rymer Road until November 30. Parking suspensions and waiting/loading restrictions will be enforced on Stretton Road and Vincent Road.
Footway Works and Tram Maintenance
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In Thornton Heath, Mayday Road will experience disruption for nearly a month due to footway works commencing on November 3 and scheduled for completion on December 1. Sections of footways on both sides of the road will be closed, with directional closures for vehicles in certain sections as work progresses. Pedestrians will be diverted to the opposite footway, and vehicle diversions will utilise London Road, Campbell Road, Bensham Lane, and Brigstock Road.
A single-day closure is planned for Station Road in Croydon on November 1. This closure, between North End and the entrance to West Croydon Bus Station, is for tram network maintenance. The northbound bus lane on the same stretch will also be suspended. Emergency services and authorised vehicles will be exempt from these restrictions where specified.
Further Information
Details of these and other planned road closures, as well as planning and alcohol licensing applications, can be found on the Public Notice Portal at www.publicnoticeportal.uk.
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+Which roads in Croydon will be closed in November?
Several roads will face closures. Woodcote Valley Road in Purley closes from October 29 for six weeks. Stretton Road, Leicester Road, and Exeter Road are affected until December 11. Mayday Road in Thornton Heath has disruption from November 3 to December 1. Station Road closes for one day on November 1.
+Why are these roads being closed?
The closures are for essential infrastructure and maintenance works. These include gas main replacement by SGN on Woodcote Valley Road and roads near Stretton Road, footway works on Mayday Road, and tram network maintenance on Station Road.
+How long will the roadworks last?
The duration varies. Woodcote Valley Road's closure is for six weeks from October 29. Works affecting Stretton Road and its junctions will last until December 11. Mayday Road disruption is scheduled from November 3 to December 1. Station Road's closure is for a single day, November 1.
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