Strong winds blow scaffolding off Deptford block
Image courtesy @catherinejw_
Strong winds have caused the closure of Creek Road in Deptford as scaffolding has fallen off a building seeing demolition.
The block of flats saw extensive damage from a fire in April 2022 and was in the process of being dismantled.
![](https://www.fromthemurkydepths.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Deptford-fire-5-1024x768.jpg)
Long queues are building up on Creek Road with buses also hampered by delays.
Scaffolding also landed on and is blocking Cycleway 4.
#stormhenk further to my previous tweet now the back has fallen off, deafening! #metoffice #tfllondon #windy pic.twitter.com/SNdMZWT1yj
— CASTALLE (@catherinejw_) January 2, 2024
UPDATE: Scaffolding at the rear has now blown over.
In terms of bus disruption Transport for London state:
“CREEK ROAD, DEPTFORD: Routes 188 and 199 are on diversion between Deptford High Street and Greenwich Town Centre via Deptford Church Street, Deptford Bridge and Greenwich High Road due to a fallen tree.
Buses are not serving the stops Macmillan Students Village, Creekside, Creek Road/Norman Road, Greenwich Town Centre/Cutty Sark Station DLR and Greenwich Church Street.”
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I’ve seen this reported in a few places and you’re the only one who reported it in the actual location (Deptford and not Greenwich). Even the so-called “local” press get it wrong though not surprised.