TfL wants to change busy road where buses 'crawl' and drivers speed at night

FREQUENT crashes and slow-moving traffic on a busy South London red route have prompted Transport for London (TfL) to explore changes aimed at encouraging active travel.

- By HARRISON GALLIVEN, CAMERON BLACKSHAW

The A232, a key corridor linking Croydon and Bromley, has long struggled with congestion and delays, affecting both drivers and public transport users.

A total of 11 bus routes, including Superloop route SL5, operate along this red route, yet TfL says slower speeds have made these services less attractive to local people.

The transport authority is now inviting 24 people to take part in an evening workshop in January to share their views on how to make the road safer and more reliable, offering each participant a £150 voucher for taking part.

The community discussion, as TfL describes it, will focus on the stretch of road linking Sandilands in Croydon with West Wickham in neighbouring Bromley. TfL wants to explore ways to improve bus journey times and make walking and cycling safer and easier.

Safety is a key concern for the transport operator, with 63 collisions recorded along this stretch in the 36 months to 31 December, 2024. Nine of these crashes resulted in serious injuries, highlighting the urgent need to improve conditions for everyone travelling in the area.