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Croydon - Multiple Temporary Road Closures & Traffic Restrictions Due To Utility Works

CR0•Published 22/10/26
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THE LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

Croydon Council - Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, Section 14 As Amended And The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991 - North End, Croydon Temporary Restriction Of Traffic
1. CROYDON COUNCIL HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that to facilitate the digging of trial holes for a new information panel, they intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily restrict traffic in North End Croydon.

2. Whilst the said works are taking place: (a) The bus lane on the north-east side of North End will be closed outside Nos. 166 to 174 North End. (b) A section of the northeastern footway of North End will be closed outside No. 166 North End.

3. The Order will come into operation on 08 November 2026, and it is anticipated that the work will be completed on 15 November 2026. However, the Order will remain in force for 18 months to be reintroduced should further work be required.

4. Whilst the closures are in force buses will be diverted into the main carriageway and pedestrians will be diverted via the remaining footway.

5. The restrictions shall not apply in respect of:
(a) any person or 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 Akinyoye Head Of Highways & Traffic Place,
Dated: 22 October 2026

Croydon Council - Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, Section 14 As Amended And The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991- Morland Avenue, Exeter Road, & Leicester Road, Croydon Temporary Restriction Of Traffic & Parking
1. CROYDON COUNCIL HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that to facilitate gas main replacement works on TCC, they intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily restrict traffic and parking 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

Morland Avenue

Entire length

09 November to 07 December 2026

Leicester Road

Entire length

09 November to 11 December 2026

Exeter Road

At its junction with Stretton Road

16 November to 30 November 2026

3. During the works parking in Morland Avenue and Leicester 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.
- Morland Avenue closure via: Morland Road, Stretton Road, Leicester Road and reversed.
- Leicester Road closure via: Stretton Road, Vincent Road and reversed.
- Exeter Road closure via: Dartnell Road and Morland Road, or via Dartnell Road, Brampton Road and Davidson Road.

5. The Order will come into operation on 09 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 Akinyoye Head Of Highways & Traffic Place,
Dated: 22 October 2026

Croydon Council - Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, Section 14 As Amended And The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991 - St. James’s Road, Wellesley Road, Whitehorse Road And Newgate, Croydon - Temporary Restriction Of Traffic
1. CROYDON COUNCIL HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that to facilitate trial holes and a GPR survey, they intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily restrict vehicular traffic in St James’s Road, Wellesley Road, Whitehorse Road and Newgate, Croydon.

2. Whilst the said works are taking place:
(a) St James’s Road will be closed between its junction with Wellesley Road and the common boundary of Nos. 164 and 166 St James’s Road.
(b) Wellesley Road will be closed between its junction with St James’s Road and the common boundary of Nos. 87 and 89 Wellesley Road.
(c) The right turn lane from Newgate into Wellesley Road will be closed.
(d) The right turn lane from Whitehorse Road into St James’s Road will be closed between Ringstead Court, No. 1 Whitehorse Road, and its junction with St James’s Road.

3. The Order will come into operation on 09 November 2026, and it is anticipated that the work will be carried out overnight from 9pm to 5am and completed on 14 November 2026. However, the Order will remain in force for 18 months to be reintroduced should further work be required.

4. During the work the alternative route for vehicular traffic will be via: St James’s Road, London Road, Poplar Walk and Wellesley Road.

5. The restrictions shall not apply in respect of:
(a) A vehicle involved in 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.

6. The restrictions will only apply during such times and to such an extent as shall from time to time be indicated by traffic signs.

Oscar Akinyoye Head Of Highways & Traffic Place,
Dated: 22 October 2026

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

2. Whilst the said works are taking place:
(a) Stanford Road will be closed to vehicular traffic between its junctions with London Road and Oakhill Road.
(b) The northern (even-numbered side) footway of Stanford Road will be closed between its junctions with London Road and Oakhill Road.

3. During the closure the diversion route for vehicular traffic will be as detailed below. Pedestrians affected by the footway closure will be diverted either via: the opposite footway or a walkway in the carriageway.
- Via: Bavant Road, Northborough Road, London Road and vice versa.

4. The Order will come into operation on 09 November 2026, and it is anticipated that the work will be completed by 13 November 2026. However, the Order will remain in force for 18 months to be reintroduced should further work be required.

5. The restrictions shall not apply in respect of:
(a) A vehicle involved in the said work.
(b) A vehicle or person attending 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 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.

6. The restrictions will only apply during such times and to such an extent as shall from time to time be indicated by traffic signs.

Oscar Akinyoye Head Of Highways & Traffic Place,
Dated: 22 October 2026

Croydon Council - Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, Section 14 As Amended And The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991 - Waddon Way, Williams Terrace, Barrow Road And Goodwin Road, Croydon - Temporary Restriction Of Traffic
1. CROYDON COUNCIL HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that to facilitate gas main connection 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

Waddon Way

Between its junctions with Goodwin Road and Barrow Road

09 November to 07 December 2026

Barrow Road

At its junction with Waddon Way

09 November to 07 December 2026

Goodwin Road

At its junction with Waddon Way

09 November to 07 December 2026

Williams Terrace

Between its junction with Waddon Way and the northern boundary of No. 120 Waddon Way.

16 November to 07 December 2026

3. Whilst the closures are in place the diversion routes for traffic will be as detailed below.
- Via: Houlder Crescent, Goodwin Road, Denning Avenue, and Purley Way.
- Via: Haling Park Road, Warham Road, Denning Avenue, and Purley Way.
- Via: Pampisford Road, Edgehill Road, and Purley Way.

4. The Order will come into operation on 09 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.

5. 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 Akinyoye Head Of Highways & Traffic Place,
Dated: 22 October 2026

Croydon Council - Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, Section 14 As Amended And The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991 - Wandle Side, Croydon -Temporary Restriction Of Vehicular Traffic
1. CROYDON COUNCIL HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that to facilitate new gas connection works by SGN, they intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily restrict traffic on Wandle Side.

2. Whilst the said works are taking place the road will be closed outside Nos. 14 to 18 Wandle Side.

3. The Order will come into operation on 09 November 2026, and it is anticipated that the work will be carried out within five days. However, the Order will remain in force for 18 months to be reintroduced should further work be required.

4. During the works access will be maintained either side of the closure via Limps Avenue and Lodge Avenue.

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 Akinyoye Head Of Highways & Traffic Place,
Dated: 22 October 2026

THE LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
www.croydon.gov.uk

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