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Croydon - Multiple Temporary Road Closures & Restrictions Due To Various Works

CR0•Published 15/10/26
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THE LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

Croydon Council - Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, Section 14 As Amended - The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991 And All Other Enabling Powers Mayday Road, Thornton Heath -Temporary Prohibition Of Traffic
1. CROYDON COUNCIL HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that to facilitate footway works, they intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily prohibit traffic in Mayday Road, Thornton Heath.

2. Whilst the said works are taking place:
a) The footways on both sides of Mayday Road will be closed in sections.
b) Directional closures preventing vehicles travelling eastbound or westbound will be applied in Mayday Road in sections to provide space for the movement of equipment as work progresses.

3. The Order will come into operation on 03 November 2026, and it is anticipated that the works will be completed on 1 December 2026. However, the Order will remain in force for 18 months to be reintroduced should further work be required. The prohibitions will only apply during such times and to such extents as shall from time to time be indicated by traffic signs.

4. During the closure, the diversion routes for vehicular traffic will be as detailed below. Pedestrians will be diverted to the opposite footway.
- Via London Road, Campbell Road, and Bensham Lane.
- Via London Road, Brigstock Road, and Bensham Lane.

5. The restrictions shall not apply in respect of:
(a) a vehicle or person involved in carrying out the said works.
(b) a vehicle or person attending to fire brigade, ambulance, or police purposes, or the purposes of a statutory undertaker in an emergency, such as the loss of supplies of gas, electricity or water to premises in the area, which necessitates entering a section of road to which the order applies.
(c) anything done with the permission of a police constable in uniform or a Civil Enforcement Officer.

Oscar Akintoye Head Of Highways & Traffic Place,
Dated: 15 October 2026

Croydon Council - Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, Section 14 As Amended And The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991 - Selsdon Road, South Croydon - Temporary Restriction Of Traffic
1. CROYDON COUNCIL HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that to facilitate vegetation management works, they intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily restrict traffic in Selsdon Road.

2. Whilst the said works are taking place Selsdon Road, South Croydon, will be closed between its junctions with Chelsham Road and Sussex Road.

3. During the closure the diversion route for traffic will be as detailed below.
- Via: Selsdon Road, Croham Road, Croham Valley Road, Farley Road, Addington Road, Upper Selsdon Road and Selsdon Road.

4. The Order will come into operation on 29 October 2026, and it is anticipated that the work will be completed within one day. However, the Order will remain in force for 18 months to be reintroduced should further work be required.

5. The restriction shall not apply in respect of:
(a) any vehicle involved in carrying out the said works.
(b) a vehicle being used for fire brigade, ambulance, or police purposes, or the purposes of a statutory undertaker in an emergency, such as the loss of supplies of gas, electricity or water to premises in the area, which necessitates the bringing of vehicles into a section of road to which the order applies.
(c) anything done with the permission of a police constable in uniform or a Civil Enforcement Officer.

Oscar Akintoye Head Of Highways & Traffic Place,
Dated: 15 October 2026

Croydon Council - Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, Section 14 As Amended - The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991 And All Other Enabling Powers - Station Road, Croydon - Temporary Restriction Of Traffic
1. CROYDON COUNCIL HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that to facilitate tram network maintenance works, they intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily restrict traffic movements in Station Road, Croydon.

2. Whilst the said works are taking place:
a) Station Road will be closed between its junction with North End and the entrance to West Croydon Bus Station.
b) The northbound bus lane on Station Road will be suspended between its junction with North End and the entrance to West Croydon Bus Station.

3. The Order will come into operation on 01 November 2026, and it is anticipated that the work will be carried out within one day. However, the Order will remain in force for 18 months to be reintroduced should further work be required.

4. Whilst the closure is in place the alternative routes for traffic will be as detailed below.
- Via: Wellesley Road, The Croydon Flyover, Old Town, Roman Way, Mitcham Road, Sumner Road, and London Road.
- Via: Wellesley Road, St James’s Road and London Road.

5. The restrictions shall not apply in respect of:
a) any vehicle involved in conducting the said work.
b) a vehicle being used for fire brigade, ambulance, or police purposes, or the purposes of a statutory undertaker in an emergency, such as the loss of supplies of gas, electricity or water to premises in the area, which necessitates the bringing of vehicles into a section of road to which the order applies.
c) anything done with the permission of a police constable in uniform or a Civil Enforcement Officer.

Oscar Akintoye Head Of Highways & Parking Place,
Dated: 15 October 2026

Croydon Council - Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, Section 14 As Amended And The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991 - Alexandra Road, Edward Road, Exeter Road, Leicester Road, Rymer Road, Stretton Road & Vincent Road, Croydon - Temporary Restriction Of Traffic
1. CROYDON COUNCIL HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that to facilitate gas main replacement work by SGN, they intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily restrict traffic on the above roads.

2. Whilst the said works are taking place the roads/sections of road below will be closed as detailed.

Road Name

Closure Location

Dates of Closure

Stretton Road

Entire length (in two sections: between Morland Road and Vincent Road, and between Vincent Road and Davidson Road).

02 November to 11 December 2026

Leicester Road & Exeter Road

At their junctions with Stretton Road

02 November to 11 December 2026

Alexandra Road

Entire length

02 November to 16 November 2026

Edward Road

Entire length

02 November to 16 November 2026

Rymer Road

Entire length

02 November to 30 November 2026

Vincent Road

Entire length

02 November to 23 November 2026

3. During the works parking in Stretton Road and Vincent Road will be suspended and waiting and loading restrictions will apply at any time.

4. Whilst the closures are in place the diversion routes for traffic will be as detailed below.
- Stretton Road closure via: Davidson Road, Brampton Road, Dartnell Road, Morland Road and reversed.
or via: Davidson Road, Lower Addiscombe Road, Morland Road and reversed.

- Edward Road, Alexandra Road, and Rymer Road closures via: Dartnell Road, Brampton Road, Davidson Road, and Stretton Road.
or via: Dartnell Road, Morland Road, and Stretton Road.

- Vincent Road closure via: Stretton Road, Leicester Road and reversed.

5. The Order will come into operation on 02 November 2026, and it is anticipated that the work will be completed as detailed above. However, the Order will remain in force for 18 months to be reintroduced should further work be required.

6. These restrictions shall not apply in respect of:
(a) any vehicle involved in carrying out the said works.
(b) a vehicle being used for fire brigade, ambulance, or police purposes, or the purposes of a statutory undertaker in an emergency, such as the loss of supplies of gas, electricity or water to premises in the area, which necessitates the bringing of vehicles into a section of road to which the order applies.
(c) anything done with the permission of a police constable in uniform or a Civil Enforcement Officer.

Oscar Akintoye Head Of Highways & Traffic Place,
Dated: 15 October 2026

Croydon Council - Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, Section 14 As Amended - The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991 And All Other Enabling Powers - Woodcote Valley Road, Purley - Temporary Prohibition Of Vehicular Traffic
1. CROYDON COUNCIL HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that to facilitate gas main replacement works by SGN, they intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily prohibit traffic movements on Woodcote Valley Road.

2. Whilst the said works are taking place, Woodcote Valley Road will be closed between its junctions with Manor Wood Road and Smitham Bottom Lane.

3. During the works the diversion route for vehicular traffic will be as detailed below.
- Via: Woodcote Valley Road, A237 Smitham Bottom Lane, and A2022 Foxley Lane.
or via: Foxley Lane, Russel Hill Road, Brighton Road, Purley Road, Brighton Road, and Grovelands Road.

4. The Order will come into operation on 29 October 2026, and it is anticipated that the works will be completed within six weeks. However, the Order will remain in force for 18 months to be reintroduced should further work be required. The prohibitions will only apply during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by traffic signs.

5. The restrictions shall not apply in respect of:
(a) a vehicle involved in carrying out the said works.
(b) a vehicle being used for fire brigade, ambulance, or police purposes, or the purposes of a statutory undertaker in an emergency, such as the loss of supplies of gas, electricity or water to premises in the area, which necessitates the bringing of vehicles into a section of road to which the order applies.
(c) anything done with the permission of a police constable in uniform or a Civil Enforcement Officer.

Oscar Akintoye Head Of Highways & Traffic Place,
Dated: 15 October 2026

THE LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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