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Croydon Underpass
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Croydon Underpass is a underpass located in Croydon
, London
. The road is part of the A212
which stretches from Catford
to Forestdale
. Construction of the underpass beneath the junction of George Street
and Wellesley Road
/Park Lane during the early Sixties. The underpass was mainly made to prevent traffic congestion on Park Lane above the underpass.
The Nestlé Tower
, a landmark in Croydon
, is located on top of the underpass, along with the Fairfield Halls
and Croydon Clocktower
. A new Central Croydon Travelodge
was opened in 2006, opposite the Whitgift Centre
. The Croydon Flyover
is very close to the underpass.
Croydon
Croydon is a town in South London, England, located within the London Borough of Croydon to which it gives its name. It is situated south of Charing Cross...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. The road is part of the A212
A212 road
The A212 is an A road in South London, linking Lewisham to Croydon. It runs southwest from the South Circular at Catford, going through Sydenham, Norwood and Crystal Palace before heading south to Croydon...
which stretches from Catford
Catford
Catford is a district in south London, England, located in the London Borough of Lewisham. It is situated south-east of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.-Architecture:...
to Forestdale
Forestdale
Forestdale is the name of several places.In the United States:* Forestdale, Alabama* Forestdale, Massachusetts* Forestdale, Rhode Island*Forestdale is also a child care agency in New York.In Australia:...
. Construction of the underpass beneath the junction of George Street
George Street tram stop
George Street tram stop is a tram stop in Croydon. It is one of the busiest stops on the line as it is where most people get off to do their shopping. It is almost directly outside the only Allders store in the United Kingdom and is on the site of the Park Place proposed development. Tramlink trams...
and Wellesley Road
Wellesley Road tram stop
Wellesley Road tram stop is a halt on the Tramlink service in the London Borough of Croydon. It consists of a single platform on Wellesley Road at the diverge just before the Croydon Underpass and is served southbound only. All three Tramlink routes call at the stop.-External links:* on The Trams...
/Park Lane during the early Sixties. The underpass was mainly made to prevent traffic congestion on Park Lane above the underpass.
The Nestlé Tower
Nestlé Tower
The Nestlé Tower is a skyscraper located in Croydon, United Kingdom occupied by the multinational food and consumer goods company Nestlé S.A. as their UK headquarters...
, a landmark in Croydon
Croydon
Croydon is a town in South London, England, located within the London Borough of Croydon to which it gives its name. It is situated south of Charing Cross...
, is located on top of the underpass, along with the Fairfield Halls
Fairfield Halls
Fairfield Hall is an arts centre in Croydon, London, England and opened in 1962. It contains a concert hall, the Ashcroft Theatre , the Arnhem Gallery civic hall and an art gallery....
and Croydon Clocktower
Croydon Clocktower
Croydon Clocktower on Katharine Street in Croydon is an arts centre in London, England. It contains the Museum of Croydon, the Riesco Gallery with a collection of Chinese pottery and ceramics, the David Lean Cinema, the Braithwaite Hall used for concerts and conferences, and a café and bar...
. A new Central Croydon Travelodge
Travelodge
Travelodge refers to several hotel chains around the world. Current operations include: the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand and Australia...
was opened in 2006, opposite the Whitgift Centre
Whitgift Centre
The Whitgift Centre is a large shopping centre and office development in the centre of Croydon, London, opened in stages between 1968 and 1970. The centre currently comprises of retail space and was the largest covered shopping development in Greater London until the opening of Westfield London at...
. The Croydon Flyover
Croydon Flyover
The Croydon Flyover is a flyover located in Croydon, London, England. It is part of the A232 road which connects Orpington with Ewell. The flyover connects Park Lane and the Croydon Underpass, on the A212 road with Duppas Hill Road. It crosses over the A236, Old Town and Southbridge Road and the...
is very close to the underpass.