Highfield Road in Purley to close for six weeks of gas works
Southern Gas Networks will undertake utility repairs, affecting both the road and pavement.
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Highfield Road in Purley is set to close for utility repair and maintenance works to be carried out by Southern Gas Networks. The works are officially categorised as major and are expected to cause delays for motorists. The closure will affect both the road and the pavement.
The utility repairs are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 6. While the works are planned to conclude by November 20, these dates are subject to change due to operational factors. The duration means the road could be closed for traffic for more than six weeks.
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Council Approval and Notification Requirements
Plans for the upcoming works were submitted to Croydon Council on August 4, and a permit was granted on the same day. The permit includes conditions requiring the closure of the relevant section of Highfield Road to traffic while the repairs are underway.
Southern Gas Networks has a requirement to notify all affected residents and businesses prior to the commencement of the works. This notification must include details of the work's location, the nature of the repairs, the estimated duration, and the planned start date. Information on how to contact a representative from Southern Gas Networks must also be provided.
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Questions this report answers
+When will Highfield Road in Purley be closed?
Highfield Road in Purley is scheduled to close for utility repair and maintenance works starting on Tuesday, October 6. The closure may continue until November 20, meaning it could last for over six weeks.
+Who is carrying out the works on Highfield Road?
The utility repair and maintenance works on Highfield Road are being carried out by Southern Gas Networks. The company has received a permit from Croydon Council to undertake these major works.
+What parts of Highfield Road will be affected by the closure?
The closure will affect both the road itself and the pavement along Highfield Road in Purley. Southern Gas Networks must inform residents and businesses about the specific areas impacted by the works.
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