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Southern Gas Networks starts work on Tuesday 6 October. The road and the pavement will both be affected, and drivers have been warned to expect delays.
Key facts
- Highfield Road in Purley closes for Southern Gas Networks work from Tuesday 6 October
- The work could last until 20 November and affects both the road and the pavement
- Classed as major works, with drivers warned of possible delays
- Croydon Council granted the permit on 4 August, the day it was requested
Highfield Road in Purley is due to close from Tuesday 6 October for more than six weeks while Southern Gas Networks does repair and maintenance work. The job could last until 20 November.
The work affects both the carriageway and the pavement. It has been classed as major, and drivers have been told the closure may hold up their journeys. Traffic is expected to be kept off the road for part or all of the time the work lasts.
Croydon Council permit for the Highfield Road closure
Southern Gas Networks applied to Croydon Council on 4 August and was given a permit that day. Under the permit, the section of road being worked on has to be shut to traffic until the work is finished.
The company must also contact residents and businesses nearby before it starts. They have to be told where the work is, what it involves, when it begins and how long it should take, and be given a way to reach someone from Southern Gas Networks.
When the Purley roadworks are due to finish
The work is currently due to finish on 20 November. That date may change if there are operational delays or other problems.
Key questions
When does Highfield Road in Purley close?
From Tuesday 6 October. The work could last until 20 November.
Why is Highfield Road being closed?
Southern Gas Networks is doing repair and maintenance work there, and its permit requires the section being worked on to be shut to traffic.
Could the closure end on a different date?
Yes. The planned finish date of 20 November may change if there are operational delays or other problems.
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