Croydon Flyover, Elevated road in London Borough of Croydon, England.
The Croydon Flyover is an elevated roadway that connects Park Lane to the Croydon Underpass via Duppas Hill Road, allowing traffic to pass above street level. The structure lets thousands of vehicles bypass ground-level intersections and traffic signals each day.
Built in 1964 during post-war expansion of London's road network, the structure was part of efforts to manage growing traffic flow across the city. Its construction reflected the era's focus on moving vehicles quickly through urban areas.
The elevated road structure offers views of Croydon landmarks, including the Fairfield Halls theatre and Centrale shopping centre from its vantage point.
The structure is visible from street level and is constantly in use, shaping traffic patterns throughout the area. Pedestrians can view it from various points in Croydon, though accessing the elevated level itself is reserved for vehicles only.
The original design included an under-road heating system intended to prevent ice formation, but it was never activated due to high maintenance costs. This hidden feature from the 1960s remains a curious remnant of experimental infrastructure thinking.
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