04.12.25 Update
We are pleased to report that with the completion of the resurfacing works, Knight's Hill was reopened this morning. Buses through West Norwood town centre are running as normal in both directions.
03.12.25 Update
The final tarmacing works are underway today, and the road should reopen tomorrow Thursday 4 December 2025; the exact time is currently unknown. Unfortuntely, bus stops from Julian's Farm Road to Tulse Hill remain closed, contrary to the online TfL current status advice for some affected bus routes.
We are pleased to also report that the repair to the water mains at the bottom of the hill outside the entrance to West Norwood Cemetery has been completed and road width restrictions removed.
28.11.25 Update
Late evening engineers on site confirm the damage was to the main and that the repair was now complete. It will be 2-3 days before the road opens, whilst the large hole is backfilled and resurfaced by that dedicated team.
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Since early today Friday 28 November 2025, Knight's Hill (northerly direction) has been closed to through traffic from Crown Point to enable Thames Water to mend the burst water main outside West Norwood railway station and The Great North Wood pub.
This leak had been first reported to Thames Water by members of the public on Wednesday and a number of deep potholes developed causing mahem for all passing traffic. Water continues to flood down Knight's Hill. Thames Water say they expect to complete the remedial works on Monday 1 December (works ref.no.: BB 01032487). However TfL say the planned bus diversions are expected to run until 3 December.
Buses are on extensive diversion:
Northbound to central London: routes 2, 432, 690, N2, 196, 468, N68 & SL6 are on diversion via Crown Lane, Streatham Common North, Leigham Court Road, Streatham Hill, Christchurch Road, Hardel Rise and Tulse Hill (south circular). The 68 is starting northbound at Tulse Hill (stop A). All northbound bus stops from Crown Point to Tulse Hill station (stop F) are closed. Unfortunately, the necessary closure notices were not on display this morning, but the notices are now in place at these bus stops.
Southbound to destinations south of West Norwood: route 68 is being terminated at Tulse Hill. All other southbound routes are said to be running as normal.
The water leak at the bottom of Knight's Hill (first reported on 9 November) is still beng repaired by Thames Water, but we were pleased it proved possible to tackle this repair by working in the middle of the road and not closing the road completely.
We will update this web page when we learn more.
Please always report water leaks to Thames Water when you spot them: Thames Water report a problem page
