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A23 Streatham Hill final phase of works due to start next week

The major works on the A23 Streatham Hill, north of Croydon, which began 12 months ago, are due to enter their final phase from September 1. The works have been undertaken by Transport for London in conjunction with Southern Gas … Continue reading →

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Next phase of Streatham Hill works to begin with A23 closures

The next phase of works on the A23 Streatham High Road is to begin on June 29, with overnight closures and traffic reduced to one lane in each direction. This phase of works is set to continue “until August”, according … Continue reading →

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Historic Commercial Vehicle Brighton run, A23, May 3

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Historic Commercial Vehicle Brighton run, A23, May 3

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Coulsdon’s much-bashed bridge to be given added ‘protection’

It happened again last night. Another lorry lodged itself under the railway bridge over the A237, close to Coulsdon South Station. Brighton Road was closed between the southern roundabout and Marlpit Lane roundabout. Rail services at Coulsdon South were reduced. … Continue reading →

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TfL to begin 18-month road works on Streatham Hill from Aug 4

TfL is due to begin major road works on a scheme intended to make the A23 Streatham Hill “safer and better for residents and visitors”, the transport authority said today. The scheme will create new pedestrian crossings, a protected cycling route and … Continue reading →

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Purley Way closed by police after man is killed in car crash

A man was killed after he crashed his car into a tree on the Purley Way late last night. The busy A23 was closed in both directions all morning, from Purley town centre to Edgehill Road, South Croydon, with buses … Continue reading →

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Two-car crash forces police to close Purley Way all morning

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOSTORY by AUSTEN COOPER The Purley Way is best avoided on most Saturday mornings, but that was especially the case today after a two-car crash saw a mile-long stretch of one of Croydon’s busiest urban motorways closed to traffic. … Continue reading →

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Two years of TfL road works to improve A23 at Streatham Hill

Transport for London will begin construction work this summer along the A23 at Streatham Hill to make it “safer and better for residents and those visiting the area”. The works, to be conducted in five stages, are likely to continue … Continue reading →

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Second M25 closure confirmed for weekend of May 10 to 13

National Highways has confirmed that the M25 will be subject to another closure for major works between Friday May 10 and Monday May 13. The London orbital motorway will be completely closed between Junctions 9 at Leatherhead and 10 at … Continue reading →

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£85m TfL road schemes include flyover to Croydon Flyover

STEVEN DOWNES reports on the latest example of millions of public money being spent for the benefit of private interests Boris Johnson’s Transport for London wants to build a flyover to link from the Sutton side of the Purley Way … Continue reading →

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Veteran cars set for a diversion as they rally through Croydon

The London to Brighton Veteran Car Rally next Sunday will take a new route as it passes through Croydon. The world’s longest-running motoring event, which is expected to feature around 500 vintage vehicles, all of them built before 1905, will … Continue reading →

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