Drivers and residents across Croydon are being warned to prepare for significant travel disruption throughout January and February 2026, as a major programme of planned roadworks gets underway.
Major Routes and Town Centre Impact
The scale of the works is extensive, with multiple organisations including Croydon Council, Transport for London (TfL), Thames Water, and utility company SGS all scheduling essential maintenance and upgrade projects. The impact will be felt on some of the borough's busiest arteries.
In Croydon town centre, motorists will face a series of closures on the High Street for telecoms and road works on multiple dates, including a closure from 6th to 11th February. Perhaps most notably, the Croydon Flyover will be shut completely from 29th January until 3rd February for road works.
Meanwhile, the long-term lane closures on Wellesley Road are set to continue until late April 2026. Roman Way will also see phased lane closures through much of the first quarter.
Area-by-Area Breakdown of Disruption
The planned works are borough-wide, affecting numerous residential and commercial areas. Key disruptions include:
Purley: Several gas works will cause closures on roads including Little Roke Road and Lower Road for two weeks from 2nd February. Riddlesdown Road faces a prolonged closure for road works from 23rd February to 13th March.
Thornton Heath & Broad Green: A mixture of utility works will see roads like Penshurst Road and Colliers Water Lane closed from 5th to 11th January. Further closures are scheduled for Brigstock Road, Elliott Road, and Wiltshire Road throughout February.
Coulsdon: A major closure is planned on the Brighton Road from late on 10th January until the morning of 15th January for rail works. Gas works will also see The Grove closed for over a month from 9th February.
South Norwood, Selhurst & Woodside: Residents here will encounter closures for electricity and water works on Elm Park Road, Whitehorse Lane, and Sangley Road, among others, through February and March.
New Addington: Lodge Lane will be subject to both a lane closure and temporary traffic lights from mid-January through March, while Parkway will be closed overnight on 14th-15th February.
Planning Ahead and Further Information
With such widespread disruption anticipated, authorities are urging commuters, bus users, and local residents to plan their journeys well in advance and allow extra travel time. The works encompass everything from major highway repairs and telecoms upgrades to essential gas, water, and electricity maintenance.
While the schedule is comprehensive, it is always subject to change due to weather or on-site conditions. For the most up-to-date information and detailed diversion routes, the public is advised to consult the official Croydon Council website.
The coming weeks will require patience from all road users, but the outcome should be improved infrastructure and utilities for the borough. Checking the latest travel news before setting out will be essential for navigating Croydon in early 2026.
