Croydon trams suspended for two weeks during track works
Essential renewal works at Kent Gateway West will also cause road closures and potential noise disruption for residents.
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Trams serving the New Addington and East Croydon routes will be suspended for almost two weeks while essential track renewal works are carried out. Transport for London (TfL) has advised residents of potential disruption, including noise and increased traffic, during the period.
Track renewal works
Croydon Tram Network Faces Two-Week Closure for Track Renewal
Essential works will shut down services between East Croydon and key destinations, with replacement buses provided.
The major track works are scheduled to begin on October 24 and will continue around the clock until November 5. TfL stated the works are part of an ongoing modernisation programme designed to improve track reliability and the overall service. During this period, tram services will be suspended between New Addington and East Croydon.
Road closures and traffic disruption
The renewal works will also affect road users. Kent Gateway will be closed in the north eastbound direction, specifically between the tram level crossing near Gravel Hill and the Lodge Lane roundabout. These traffic restrictions are expected to remain in place for a full month, from October 24 until November 24, meaning road disruption will persist even after tram services resume.
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Drivers affected by the closure will be diverted via Gravel Hill, Shirley Hills Road, the A232, Addington Road, and Kent Gateway. TfL has apologised for any inconvenience caused by the necessary works.
Noise management
Residents living in proximity to the works have been informed that the 24-hour project will generate construction noise due to the use of heavy machinery. In a letter sent to residents on October 6, TfL acknowledged that some noise and increased traffic are unavoidable. The transport body stated it would make efforts to limit disturbance and will collaborate with the London Borough of Croydon to control noise. This control will be managed using 'Best Practicable Means' as stipulated by the Control of Pollution Act 1974.
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+When will trams stop running in Croydon?
Trams will not operate between New Addington and East Croydon from October 24 until November 5. This suspension is to allow for major track renewal works to be carried out.
+Will there be road closures during the tram works?
Yes, Kent Gateway will be closed north eastbound from October 24 until November 24. This closure is to facilitate the construction works and may cause traffic disruption.
+What is being done about potential noise from the works?
Transport for London (TfL) will work closely with the London Borough of Croydon to manage and control construction noise. They will use 'Best Practicable Means' to limit disturbance from the heavy machinery used during the 24-hour works.
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