With our partners we are making improvements to part of Croydon Road in Caterham.
These improvements are part of a bigger project to deliver the aspirations of the Caterham Masterplan which aims to make the area more attractive for people to live and work in, as well as boosting the economy and creating more jobs. This has included our purchase, refurbishment and modernising of Quadrant House, which provides a variety of office and retail space.
What is being proposed?
Work began in February 2024 and is scheduled to complete in spring 2025. This will make Croydon Road a safer, more attractive and appealing place to live visit, work and enjoy.
Who is carrying out the work?
Walker Construction has been contracted to carry out this work for Surrey County Council, Tandridge District Council and Caterham Valley for You.
What will they be doing?
The works being carried out include:
- Essential surface water repairs.
- Extending and improving footpaths and installing new paving.
- Extending and improving trees and greenery and installing rain gardens which will absorb water running off the road and help alleviate flooding, complimenting Quadrant House’s stunning living wall.
- Changes to parking and bus bays and installing two electic vehicle charging spaces.
- Installing sustainable urban drainage systems under the surface of parking bays and footpaths.
- Installing benches and seating areas.
As part of the wider improvement plans, Surrey County Council is proposing to introduce a 20 miles per hour (mph) speed limit on a number of roads in Caterham Valley. You can see more information and the list of the proposed roads on its website.
Drainage update
Key drainage upgrades have been made to reduce flooding on part of Croydon Road. While these changes cannot entirely prevent flooding, these improvements will have a positive impact.
This is what has been done:
- Drainage repairs: Once construction started the condition of the existing drainage system was worse than expected. Additional repairs have now happened although this has resulted in some delays to the project.
- Drainage connections: The roofs and gutters of private buildings in the area were not connected to any drainage system. These buildings are now linked to the new drainage system.
- Rain gardens and permeable paving: New rain gardens have been installed which capture rainwater from pavements and roads.
- Using new materials: A new material called Hydrorock has been installed under the rain gardens and parking bays. Hydrorock helps store water, reducing pressure on the drainage system.
If you are interested in reducing flooding where you live consider using water butts, installing permeable driveway materials and planting trees. For flood advice, visit Surrey County Council’s flood page.
Site compound on Timber Hill Road
From February 2024 until spring 2025, Walker Construction is using the land in front of the Timber Hill play area as its site compound.
This means the parking bays next to the compound will be suspended during this time.
All delivery vehicles will enter the compound from the south of Timber Hill Road and they will exit to the north.
Traffic management
Until the project completes, a traffic management plan will be in place. This includes temporary traffic lights and partial road closures.
The map on page three of this leaflet shows each phase of the works along the road from 1-8.
Every effort will be made to minimise traffic delays, although it is impossible to avoid completely.
Pedestrian access
At times we will need to temporarily close parts of the pavements. Alternative routes will be clearly signposted. For your safety and the safety of the crew and drivers, please use these routes.
Access to business
We’ll always keep access to the businesses open. To cause as little disruption as possible, some drain work will happen at night.
Will it be noisy?
There will be some noise. Sometimes, the crew will have to work over night to reduce disruption during peak times. Night construction will involve some noise.
What happens if the work is delayed?
This type of work can sometimes be delayed due to bad weather or unforeseen circumstances. We will keep you updated about any changes, please check for updates on:
Contacting Walker Construction
You can either talk to the Croydon Road site manager, or call:
- Hooke Highways traffic management hotline: 01934 733516.
- Walker Construction for site queries: 01296 733856.
What will it look like?
These drawings outline the proposals:
We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your support and patience.
Frequently asked questions