A232 Carshalton Road Closure SM5 3QB

Carshalton Road Closure Update 2 July at 11:10

Please find below the latest update on the A232 Carshalton Road closure: 

• A partial road closure remains in place and will be closed for the rest of this week. 
• SGN have secured the gas leak and are making the area safe. 
• SGN is currently assessing if it's safe for residents evacuated yesterday to return home today.
• SES water can now start their inspection and assess the situation. 

Resident information

• Affected residents can continue to go to the Westcroft Leisure Centre, Westcroft Rd, Carshalton SM5 2TG today,  to use the showers and cafe. The leisure centre will close at 10:30pm this evening. 
• SGN customer service can be contacted on 0800 912 1700 for residents impacted. 
• For the latest updates on the incident, SGN will continue to keep their website updated.

Travel Information

• The following buses remain on diversion in both directions: 154, S3, 407, 627, and SL7.
• The Council has contacted TfL requesting further road closure signage and information about the diversions.

Update Tuesday 1 July

A burst water main and a gas leak have caused the A232 in Carshalton Road to be partly closed opposite the BP garage, SM5 3PZ.  

That part of the road is likely to remain closed for a number of days.

The Council is supporting Transport for London, who is responsible for this road, as well as the emergency services and the utility companies (SGN and SES Water) who are on-site working to fix the issues and make the area safe. 

Resident information

Westcroft Leisure Centre

The Council has set up a rest centre at the Westcroft Leisure Centre, Westcroft Rd, Carshalton SM5 2TG, where affected residents can use the showers and cafe. A council officer will also be there to help answer any questions. The leisure centre will close at 10:30pm and re-open at 6:30am.  

Access to homes

Around 25 homes on Carshalton Road have been evacuated while the gas leak and burst water main are fixed.   

The Council and SGN will be issuing letters to those residents who cannot attend their property with information and advice from the Council on finding alternative temporary accommodation. A copy of the letter to residents can be found here. 

Residents who need help or support can contact the Council on 020 8770 5000.  

SGN gas services

SGN customer service can also be contacted on 0800 912 1700 if you have any queries. 

For the latest updates on the incident, SGN will continue to keep their website updated. 

Traffic information

Please avoid the area if you can to minimise congestion. 

The following buses have been diverted in both directions: 154, S3, 407, 627, and SL7.

If you're travelling by bus in Sutton, please check the TfL website for live updates and allow extra time for your journey.