HS2 Works Notification: Overnight works to install conveyor crossing over Grand Union Canal

What we are doing

Overnight works to install conveyor crossing over the Grand Union Canal – Paddington Arm
During 2021, we began the construction work for the conveyor system between our sites in Old Oak and park Royal to allow for the movement of excavated material between sites. The conveyor system will help reduce construction traffic on local roads while we build HS2.

As part of the system to connect the Atlas Road site and the Willesden Euroterminal site, we will be installing an enclosed conveyor crossing over the Grand Union Canal during the first week of November 2021.

These works will require the use of a 1000 tonne crane to lift the bridge segments into position.
To install the conveyor crossing safely, the installation will take place during overnight canal and towpath closures. For safety reasons, there will be no pedestrian, cyclist or boat access along the canal overnight from 10pm to 7am on each of the following nights: 1, 2, 3 and 4 November 2021 ending at 7am on 5 November 2021.

If the conveyor crossing cannot be installed on the above-mentioned dates due to unforeseen circumstance or weather conditions that would make the installation unsafe, the works are planned to occur on one or more of the following weekends: 20 – 21 November, 27 – 28 November. Any contingency works will also occur during night-time closures, and we will inform you in advance if we require to complete the works on an additional weekend.

Temporary Grand Union Canal and towpath changes
A canal and towpath closure along with the suspension of moorings will be in place overnight from 10pm to 7am the following morning. Access to the canal and towpath will not be restricted outside of these hours. There will be signed pedestrian and cyclist diversions in place during the closure.

Speak with your engagement team
You can contact our local engagement team via the HS2 Helpdesk. We are also available to speak with you at monthly virtual one to ones in Old Oak and Park Royal on the following dates:
• Wednesday 27 October, 3pm to 6pm
• Wednesday 24 November, 3pm to 6pm

To register for the next drop-in, please visit www.hs2.org.uk/events/

Date mentioned in this notification may change due to unforeseen circumstances – we will provide updates at HS2.org.uk

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• Overnight works to install conveyor crossing over Grand Union Canal

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