Croydon Road, Caterham construction works
Croydon Road, Caterham construction works
We are making improvements to part of Croydon Road in Caterham. This project, carried out in partnership by Surrey County Council, Tandridge District Council and Caterham Valley for You (Caterham BID), aims to make the area safer, more attractive and a vibrant place to live, work and visit.
The construction works are being managed by Walker Construction. They have been working hard to bring our vision to life despite facing unexpected challenges, which have caused delays. These unforeseen issues, which have slowed construction down, include:
- Finding pipes and cables underground, which were in the wrong places requiring plans to be adjusted and broken pipes which had to be fixed.
- A damaged electricity cable which needed repairing urgently.
- Bad weather.
- A diesel spill on the A22 Caterham bypass.
These issues mean we now expect the project to complete in spring 2025.
Construction on the west side of Croydon Road will be completed in early October and planting of the rain gardens will be done this autumn. Works are beginning on the east side of the road, starting at the southern end and working north. We will continue to monitor phasing as works progress to minimise disruption.
We appreciate residents and businesses patience while this work continues, with temporary traffic lights and partial road closures in place. We are making every effort to minimise disruptions.
We understand these delays are frustrating. We are confident the long-term benefits for Caterham are worth the time and investment.
Once finished, Croydon Road will have improved footways, new trees and raingardens, improved seating, improved bus stops and electric vehicle charging. These improvements will help to make Croydon Road a destination which supports the local economy and enriches the community.
We are committed to finishing this project as quickly and safely as we can and want to thank everyone for their continued patience and understanding.
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