A burst water main has closed Addington Road in Croydon in both directions.
The A2022 is closed between Upper Selsdon Road and Church Way while the leak is dealt with.
Key facts:
Where: Addington Road, Croydon — the A2022 between Upper Selsdon Road and Church Way
When: disruption began around 4.44pm on Friday, 6 November; first reported on Saturday morning, 7 November
Road: closed in both directions
Cause: burst water main
Reopening: not yet confirmed
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and allow extra time for journeys through Croydon and Selsdon while the road remains closed. With the A2022 shut between Upper Selsdon Road and Church Way, surrounding roads are likely to be busier than usual.
Repairing a burst water main usually means engineers first isolating the damaged section of pipe, then digging up the road to reach it — work that can take several hours, and sometimes longer if the road surface itself has been damaged by escaping water.
Drivers heading through Croydon and Selsdon should check live travel updates before setting out and allow extra time, as the closure is likely to push more traffic onto surrounding roads. Passengers should also check for any changes to local bus services before travelling.
No repair time or reopening time has been confirmed yet. Bus routes 359 and 412 are affected by the closure, so passengers should check before travelling. The live updates below will carry the latest on the repair and the reopening as they are confirmed.
This is a developing story. We will update this page as more information becomes available.
