HS2 Works Notification: Notice of Old Oak Common Lane Road closure

What we are doing

Works taking place during the road closure of Old Oak Common Lane

The weekend and overnight works to fit the conveyor over Old Oak Common Lane will take place from 7pm on Friday 28 January until 6am on Monday 31 January. If bad weather affects the lift or we run into any unforeseen issues, the work may be pushed back a week and take place from 7pm on Friday 4 February to 6am on Monday 7 February. If this happens, an update will be distributed via the HS2 website.

To minimise the impact on the community, the road closure will take place over a weekend when there is less traffic on Old Oak Common Lane. These works will also need to take place outside of standard working hours (see map and more information on pages 2 and 3).

As a result of the road closure, additional work that requires access on Old Oak Common Lane, will also take place, to minimise the need for multiple road closures (see map and more information on page 4).

Road closure details

There will be a diversion in place via Victoria Road for vehicles (see map below). For safety reasons, there will be no pedestrian access under the bridges on Old Oak Common Lane. Bus stops on Old Oak Common Lane will be closed and buses will be on diversion during the works. Vehicle access to Wells House Road will be maintained throughout the closure.

As a result of the closure and associated bus diversions, we will be providing transport for Wells House Road residents. Details of this service will be sent separately to Wells House Road residents.

Map showing location of the conveyor over Old Oak Common Lane

To install the conveyor safely, Old Oak Common Lane will be closed as we lift the conveyor into place over the road. During this time, we will be working on the Old Oak Common Station site, within the satellite site to the south of Wells House Road and on Old Oak Common Lane.

A large crane, located within the Old Oak Common station site, will be used to lift a section of conveyor into place over the road (see map below). A smaller crane will be in the Satellite A site to complete the assembly of the supporting tower. Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPs) will also be used to guide the conveyor into place on the two towers that have been installed recently.

You might notice an increase in noise levels from machinery and hand tools as the conveyor is lifted and fitted into place. We will ensure that noise is kept within permitted levels and use best practicable means, such as noise barriers where feasible, to minimise any impact on our site neighbours.

Other works taking place during road closure

To help minimise disruption to the local community, we will be carrying out a number of other works during the road closure, which would have required additional traffic management or footway closures in the future. Details of these works are included below.

1. Two trial holes for UKPN works, at point 1 on the map, will be dug during daytime shifts on Saturday 29 January and Sunday 30 January. Works will take place from 8am until 6pm both days, and no power tools or generators will be used between 8am to 10am on Sunday to minimise disruption to residents.
2. Artwork will be installed to the UTX site hoardings between Wulfstan Street and the railway bridge, point 2 on the map below. During installation, the footpath will be closed, and a temporary pedestrian crossing installed. Access to Wormwood Scrubs for the south will be maintained during these works.
3. The loading bay on Old Oak Common Lane, point 3 on the map, will be used for delivery of material for fence installation works. This will start during the weekend road closure (28 January until 30 January) and then continue off peak between 10 am and 11am daily until the 4 February. Pedestrian access will be restricted on the eastern footpath during this time and a temporary pedestrian crossing with traffic lights will be in place. The bus stop will also be suspended during this time.

Download information relating to these works

• Notice of Old Oak Common Lane road closure

If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email [email protected]