Thames Water will soon be carrying out major upgrade works in Crouch End as part of their long‑term programme to reduce leakage and improve the reliability of Haringey’s water supply.
Thames Water is investing around £13 million to replace over 8 kilometres of pipes in Crouch End, serving approximately 3,000 properties.
In order to carry out the works, Thames Water will be putting a number of traffic measures in place, including road closures of Crouch Hill for 9 months, Ridge Road for 5 months and Oakington Way for 2 weeks.
While Thames Water understands the disruption this will cause, the works are vital to ensure a more resilient water network for the future, with smarter technology, stronger systems and environmental benefits for the wider community.
We are working closely with Thames Water to help reduce this disruption as much as possible, and they are committed to minimising noise, vehicle movements and impacts on access.
What the works will deliver
The works will deliver:
- stronger, modern pipes – new plastic pipes are more durable than the older cast‑iron ones, reducing the chance of bursts
- more reliable water supply – fewer leaks and disruptions mean a more consistent service for households and businesses
- environmental benefits – with less leakage, less water needs to be taken from natural sources
- a long-term solution – these upgrades will help future‑proof the network for generations to come
Project dates
The work on The Broadway and Crouch Hill starts on 9 February 2026 for approximately 9 months. The work will take place between 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, and 8am to 2pm on Saturdays. Thames Water will be working in phases along the road to complete the scheme.
Road Closures
Thames Water are closing the following roads:
- Crouch Hill:
- starting 9 February 2026 for around 9 months
- from the junction of The Broadway to Haringey Park
- Ridge Road:
- starting 16 February 2026 for around 5 months
- from the junction of Ferme Park Road to Nelson Road
- Oakington Way:
- starting 23 February 2026 for around 2 weeks
- full road closure
- Briston Grove:
- starting 10 March for around 4 weeks
- full road closure
- Elm Grove:
- starting 7 April for around 6 weeks
- 100 to 150 metres rolling road closure
Other traffic management measures:
- The Broadway:
- starting 9 February 2026 for around a month
- 2-way traffic lights
- pedestrian access will be maintained for residents and businesses throughout the duration of the works
- emergency access will be maintained throughout the duration of the works
- parking bay suspensions will be in force throughout each phase of works – these will be clearly signposted
Bus diversions and stop closures
The following changes will be in place during the works:
- The Broadway (stop CC) will be suspended
- buses normally operating along Crouch Hill will be diverted via Crouch End Hill
See the TfL website for full details on alternative routes and stop locations.
Further information
If you have any concerns, require assistance, or need to discuss access arrangements, please speak to the Thames Water team on 0800 316 9800 and quote reference number BB01441522.
We will continue to work closely with Thames Water throughout this programme and will keep residents and businesses updated. Thank you for your patience while these essential improvements take place.