South London's Rye Lane has been closed due to safety concerns over a former cinema site. Residents have been relocated to hotels while pedestrians, vehicles, and cyclists are barred from using the street until it is secured. Since Thursday night, police have been stopping people from entering the area. The closure affects bus routes 36, 136, 171, 436, N89, N136, and N171 towards Camberwell, which have been diverted by Transport for London (TfL).
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Residents have been moved into hotels and pedestrians, vehicles and cyclists are banned from using the street until the site has been secured.
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site → move → street
James McAsh, the Green leader of Southwark council, said: “I know the closure of Rye Lane is deeply disruptive for residents, businesses, visitors and everyone in Peckham and beyond.
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closure → say → Peckham
“I want to thank people for their patience and understanding while urgent work is carried out to make the former cinema site safe.
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site → want → patience
Emergency supporting scaffolding has been installed at the Tower Cinema Gateway while contractors to secure the site.
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contractors → support → site
Police have been in the area stopping people to stop people from using the road since Thursday night.
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Police → stop → night
Mr McAsh added: “We have already arranged hotel accommodation and support for residents who have had to leave their homes, and we will continue to work with them, landlords and insurers so that people are not left without help while it remains unsafe to return.
“Residents are also being supported to collect essential belongings from their homes where it is safe to do so.
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it → add → homes
We also recognise the serious impact on local businesses.
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We → recognise → businesses
Council officers are speaking to affected businesses to understand what they need, including access, deliveries, signage and practical support while the closure is in place.
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closure → speak → place
Bus routes 36,136,171,436, N89, N136 and N171 towards Camberwell have been diverted.
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routes → divert → Camberwell
TfL said it is updating its journey information and signage.
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it → say → information
The Tower Cinema Gateway was built in 1914 and closed in 1956.
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Gateway → build → 1956
The auditorium was demolished and replaced by the Choumert Grove Car Park, which is operated by Southwark council, and the remaining tower used as an entrance from the High Street.
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tower → demolish → Street
