Southeastern confirmed that Bexley Station subway will close permanently as of Sunday (September 7) following an assessment from engineers, which pinpointed “structural defects” to the underpass.
The decision was made to close the subway due to inspections identifying defects that could pose potential risks to the integrity of the railway.
Following the closure, customers will be advised to instead use Bexley’s recently opened lifts and footbridge, which were added to the station in 2024 to improve step-free access.
Following the closure on Sunday, demolition of the subway will begin in mid-September.
The subway will be infilled by the end of the month, with all works expected to be completed by November.
David Davidson, Chief Operating Officer for the Southeastern Railway, said: “We’re really sorry for the inconvenience caused by closing the subway. Our engineers carefully considered whether it could be repaired.
“Unfortunately, because the structure also supports the busy railway line above – with both passenger and heavy freight trains passing through – the work would have been highly complex, disruptive, and extremely costly.
“Closing the subway is the safest and most practical step we can take for our customers.
“We know this will affect many people and we haven’t taken the decision lightly.
“We want to reassure our customers there’s no immediate safety risk – the subway will remain safe to use in the meantime and will remain open into early September.”
