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Roads & Driving · South LondonBurrage Road closed after crash causes traffic
Burrage Road in south London has been shut following a road traffic collision. The incident is leading to significant traffic congestion and diversions for drivers in the Woolwich area.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonNorthern line extension to Morden marks 100 years
The Northern line extension to Morden in south London is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Transport for London is hosting a treasure hunt along the route, exploring the Art Deco stations designed by Charles Holden.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonA316 Chertsey Road lanes closed after car and van crash
Traffic disruption occurred on the A316 Chertsey Road in South London on September 8, 2026, following a collision involving a car and a van. Several lanes of the road were closed as emergency services responded to the incident.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonTower Bridge Road closed due to emergency incident
Tower Bridge Road in Bermondsey is currently shut due to an emergency incident, causing substantial traffic congestion and travel disruption for residents and commuters in south London.
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Projects · South LondonDavid Bowie House Visitor Centre Plans Face Local Objections
The Heritage of London Trust has applied to Bromley Council to restore 4 Plaistow Grove, David Bowie's former home, and add a visitor centre. Residents have raised concerns about the centre's size, parking, and proposed evening events.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonCrash Blocks Green Street Near South London Primary School
A collision has occurred on Green Street in south London, close to St. Ignatius Primary School. The incident has led to a road blockage, with emergency services present.
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Buses & Trams · South LondonSuperloop bus journey offers new perspective on south London
A first-time Superloop bus journey revealed the changing scenery from Sutton to Croydon, offering a different view of south London. The route, described by TfL as a 'game changer', includes luggage space and saw revenue protection officers issuing fines.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonCroydon Flyover faces closure risk without £30m repairs
The Croydon Flyover, a key South London transport artery, is at risk of closure within years due to its "poor condition." Transport for London (TfL) is seeking funding for a two-phase refurbishment scheme estimated to cost around £30 million.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonSouthern trains face disruption due to engineering works
Passengers using Southern train services in south London should prepare for travel disruption this week. Engineering work will close lines between Tulse Hill and Selhurst on Tuesday to Thursday mornings, with overnight closures between Three Bridges and Brighton throughout the week.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonLondon Overground Windrush line suspended after Bermondsey waste fire
A fire at a waste facility in south Bermondsey has forced the suspension of London Overground services on the Windrush line. No trains are running between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction or between Sydenham and Crystal Palace, with severe delays elsewhere until at least tonight.
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Buses & Trams · South LondonTram services suspended between Reeves Corner and East Croydon for 17 days
Transport for London will suspend tram services between Reeves Corner and East Croydon from 6 to 23 August 2026. The closure affects six stops, including Church Street and West Croydon, with additional engineering works on 16 and 20 August. Passengers must use alternative routes.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonSouthern cancels East Croydon trains for weekend engineering works
Southern will cancel, divert or replace trains from East Croydon on 15 and 16 August 2026 due to engineering works. Buses will operate between key stations, with extended journey times expected until 8.45 am on Sunday.
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Projects · South London£7m Sydenham cable project tunnels under railway without stopping trains
UK Power Networks replaced 9 km of 33,000-volt cables between Sydenham Park and Churchfields, using horizontal drilling to avoid disrupting rail services. The £7 million scheme, part of a wider £30 million upgrade, installed new ducts to future-proof local electricity supplies.
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Projects · South London£7m power cable upgrade completed under South London railway and tramlines
UK Power Networks has installed 9 km of 33 kV cables beneath roads, tramlines and a live railway in South London, costing £7 million. The project used horizontal directional drilling to minimise disruption to residents and transport services, while future-proofing the local electricity network.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonSouthern trains cancelled between West Croydon and Sutton this weekend
Southern has cancelled trains between West Croydon and Sutton this weekend due to overnight engineering works. The 12:30 am service from London Victoria to Sutton will terminate early at West Croydon, with buses replacing trains until 9:30 am on Sunday. Journey times will be longer.
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