A road in Sutton is expected to reopen soon after being closed for almost two months due to a sinkhole.

The sewer repair work was first reported on August 19 in the Croydon Road area.

It is now expected to finish by October 20, ahead of the original schedule.

The sinkhole caused significant disruption, leading to a full road closure since September 25, as Thames Water worked to repair a large void in the road.

This closure was necessary due to the complexity of the repairs and the proximity of a gas pipe according to Thames Water.

Thames Water has been working closely with SGN and Transport for London (TfL) to address the issue safely.

Despite the road closure, pedestrian pathways and cycle lanes have remained open.

Tankers have been used to manage wastewater and prevent any flooding in the area during the works.

To speed up the process, crews have been working extended hours, from 8am to 8.30pm every day

The work was originally expected to take four weeks, the repairs are now set to be completed before the initial estimate of October 25.

Further updates will be provided as the work draws to a close, but Croydon Road is expected to reopen soon, bringing an end to the disruption ahead of schedule.

A spokesperson for Thames Water said: “We are currently carrying out repairs to our sewer on Croydon Road, which was found following a sinkhole appearing.

“A full road closure is in place due to the location of the void in the road.

“We are now nearing the completion of our works, ahead of schedule.