A busy road in central Croydon will close for 10 days next month due to tram track repairs.

Wellesley Road will shut southbound between Station Road and George Road from 12.01am on Saturday, April 8, to 5am on Tuesday, April 18.

The closure is for ‘essential maintenance’ of the road along Wellesley Road, according to Transport for London (TfL).

TfL added the works will take place over the Easter break as there is less traffic at that time.

How will the road closure affect me?

Trams:

Trams won’t travel between Reeves Corner and East Croydon and none will run from Elmers End from 7.30pm on weekdays, 6.30pm on Saturdays and all day on Sunday.

Cyclists:

Wellesley road will be closed, but suggested diversions and other routes can be found here.

Driving:

TFL have asked drivers to use the diversion from the A222, along the A213 and A236.

Buses:

The following buses will be diverted, but will let off passengers along their existing stops Wellesley Road: 50, 60, 75, 109, 154, 166, 250, 264, 403, 405, 407, 412, 455, 468 and the N109.