Notice of preparation works for Central Line Bridge

What we are doing

Preparation works
As part of the preparation for the bridge replacement we need to carry out surveys in the area, shown on the map on page 2. These surveys will ensure that existing services in the ground are protected and will help us understand the natural terrain.

From Monday 26 September to Friday 30 September, we will be carrying out surveys, digging trial holes and installing temporary protection measures next to the live railway. We will also be carrying out a variety of other non-intrusive work, such as ecological and topographical surveys. We will use equipment such as battery powered lighting, survey equipment, hand shovels and other small hand tools to assist with the activity. Works will be carried out next to a live railway, so for safety reasons this will need to take place at night when the trains are not running.

Future bridge replacement works
Once the preparation works have taken place, the bridges will be replaced in phases. Work will start with the removal of the brickwork and parts of the existing abutment (the walls that connect the bridge deck to the ground). Machinery will be used to cut the brickwork into sections before it is removed from site (please see page 3). For safety reasons, these works are also planned to take place at night when the trains are not running. Activities will be spaced out over a period of eight weeks to minimise noise disruption to the local community. We will send you a separate notification advising you of future planned dates for these works.

Download information relating to these works

• Notice of preparation works for Central Line Bridge

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