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?
From Monday 12 February, works to redevelop Croydon Road in Caterham will start and will take around eleven months to complete. 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.
Site compound on Timber Hill Road
From Monday 12 February - Friday 20 December, 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
To carry out the work on Croydon Road, from 26 February - 29 November, 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. Please note 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