Croydon Underpass

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Croydon Underpass is a underpass located in Central 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.