These works involve gas mains replacements, water infrastructure upgrades, bridge refurbishments, and resurfacing projects, meaning disruptions are likely. Here's a breakdown of what to expect:
SGN Gas Mains Replacements
SGN has a number of major gas mains replacement projects kicking off, leading to traffic lights and road closures:
Pickford Lane / Avenue Road / Long Lane roundabout, Bexleyheath: Expect 2-way lights with side road closures from July 24th to September 30th.
Station Road, Crayford: Also 2-way lights with side road closures from July 24th to September 1st.
Hurst Road, Bexley (from Hurstwood Avenue to Glenhurst Avenue): Look out for 2/3-way lights from July 23rd to September 1st. Replacement works will also be happening on Esher Close, Shoreham Close, and Valentine Avenue.
Elsa Road junction of Gypsy Road and Upper Wickham Lane: This is the completion of gas mains replacement, running from July 24th to September 1st. There will be a road closure on Elsa Road with 2-way lights on Upper Wickham Lane and Gypsy Road (one section at a time).
Northumberland Avenue, Welling: The full length of this road will be closed from July 24th to September 1st.
Thames Water Works
Thames Water has several projects on the horizon:
Abbey Road junction St Augustine Road: A road closure for district meter installation from July 28th to August 2nd.
Westwood Lane by Ingleton Avenue and Groombridge Close: Expect multi-way lights for a new water connection from August 11th to August 19th.
Network Rail Works
Upper Wickham Lane under the railway bridge: A road closure for bridge refurbishment is scheduled from August 22nd to August 26th.
London Borough Bexley Works
Our local council also has some important works planned:
Foots Cray Lane junction Eynsford Crescent to the railway bridge: Resurfacing will take place nights only with a road closure from August 20th to August 23rd.
Eastern Way from the elevated roundabout to Yarnton Way, Thamesmead: Bridge joint replacement, resurfacing, and drainage investigation work will be ongoing from July 28th to August 18th.
Brook Street outside the school: Expect 2-way lights and a road closure for a new school crossing (no specific dates provided for this one).
Slade Green Road outside the Baptist church to Elm Road: Installation of a new crossing and resurfacing will involve 2-way lights and a road closure for the resurfacing from August 26th to August 31st.
Immediate Thames Water Works (Either in Progress or Commencing Soon)
There are also several immediate Thames Water works that might already be impacting your journeys or are due to start very soon:
Hurst Road by Hurstmere School, Sidcup: Traffic lights in progress until July 21st.
Yarnton Way, Thamesmead: Lane closure in progress until July 21st.
Station Road junction of Hatherley Crescent, Sidcup: 4-way lights from July 18th nighttime to July 21st.
Station Approach, Sidcup: Some carriageway incursion from July 18th to July 21st.
Belmont Road outside Hovis: Road closure from July 18th, with the end date to be confirmed.
Penhill Road new Viewfield Road: 3-way lights due to resident flooding, dates to be advised.
Bexley High Street on the mini roundabout by the Millers: Dates to be advised after a site meeting on Monday regarding three leaks from a water meter.
Please note: Thames Water has stated they are aware of many leaks in the area due to the hot weather and are working to fix them as quickly as possible.
To stay completely up-to-date on all roadworks, you can use the excellent website https://one.network/. You can input dates and specific areas to see what's happening.
Your Crook Log Ward Councillors hope this information is helpful in planning your journeys! Drive safe!
