Croydon Council has outlined a major highways programme for 2026/27, allocating £17.5 million to upgrade roads, footways, bridges and flood‑management across the borough.

Signed off by Cabinet this week, the package will fund essential works to keep the network safe, dependable and resilient – including resurfacing, patching and preventative treatments, drainage upgrades, flood‑alleviation schemes, and significant maintenance of bridges and other highway structures.

The council's highway network is its most valuable asset, worth more than £2bn. It spans 726km of roads and 1,235km of footways, includes 62 bridges and structures, and comprises thousands of gullies, lighting columns and items of street furniture.

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The programme is evidence‑based, developed using condition surveys, safety inspections, data‑led assessments, and feedback from residents, businesses and Councillors. Priority will be given to strategic routes, bus corridors, town centres, and areas close to schools, hospitals and care homes.

Alongside resurfacing and repairs, Croydon will continue preventative approaches that deliver long‑term value – using sustainable materials, improving drainage systems, and creating opportunities for green infrastructure such as Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).

Targeted works to reduce flood risk are planned for known hotspots, including Foxley Lane, Fairdene Road, Central Hill, Russell Green Close and Montpelier Road. Measures will include installing new gullies and soakaways, deep cleans and surveys of existing drainage systems, and introducing more monitoring equipment for early alerts during heavy rainfall.