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Transport

A23 Streatham Hill overnight closures: dates Norbury travellers should check

TfL’s current A23 Streatham Hill works advice lists overnight closures on several August dates, including southbound closures from Sunday 16 to Wednesday 19 August and on Sunday 23 August. Norbury residents heading north should check before travelling.

Norbury SW16 / Streatham Hill · 15 Aug 2026

Published Saturday 15 August 2026. Norbury residents who drive, take buses, use taxis or make deliveries through Streatham Hill should check Transport for London’s latest A23 works advice before travelling north this month.

This is a practical follow-up to the Gazette’s June report on the A23 Streatham Hill improvement works. TfL’s current works page now lists specific August overnight closure dates for resurfacing, alongside continuing lane restrictions and temporary traffic signals.

Overnight closure dates listed by TfL

TfL says overnight closures on Streatham Hill for resurfacing works are scheduled between 21:00 and 05:30 on the following [...]

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Transport

Late-night Southern engineering works: what Norbury rail users should check

Southern lists overnight engineering changes in the Streatham and Sydenham areas from 3 to 7 August. Norbury passengers making late journeys should check live planners before travelling, especially if connecting via Streatham Hill, Selhurst, East Croydon or London Bridge.

Norbury SW16 / South London rail · 7 Aug 2026
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Transport

Late-evening Windrush line closures to note for Norbury travellers

TfL says there will be no Windrush line service between New Cross Gate and West Croydon or Crystal Palace after 11.30pm from Monday 3 to Thursday 6 August, with replacement buses serving nearby South London stops including Streatham Hill.

Norbury SW16 / South London · 1 Aug 2026
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Transport

Norbury school street permits: what residents and visitors should check

Croydon Council says properties inside Healthy School Streets can apply for free resident exemptions, with temporary options for some carers, visitors and essential trades. Here is the practical information for Norbury households near school streets.

Norbury SW16 · 30 Jul 2026