Update: Old Oak Common Lane, single lane closure for Wells House Road stairs work
Work item: HS2-OOC - SCP-26-2305
Work Item Summary
- Project Phase
- Phase 1
- Region
- Old Oak and North Acton
- Location
- Old Oak Common lane
- Worksite Name
- Old Oak Common
- Contractor
- BBVS JV
- Type of works
- Delivery of materials, Lane closure
- Estimated Start Date
- 24/07/2026
- Estimated End Date
- 18/11/2026
What we are doing
A single lane closure northbound on Old Oak Common Lane. The work supports activities taking place on the stairs. The activities include demolishing supporting walls and the stairs themselves, excavating materials, and concrete pouring within the stairwell, and neighbouring properties.
Working hours: 8am-5pm (although the lane closure will last until up to 6pm)
From Friday 24 July, intermittently as required see dates below:
- Wednesday 7 October 8am – 6pm Lane closure – Install steel support frame
- Friday 9 October – 8am – 6pm Lane closure – Install steel support frame
- Monday 12 October 8am – 6pm Lane closure – Install steel support frame
- Wednesday 14 October 8am – 6pm Lane closure – Install steel support frame
- Friday 16 October 8am – 6pm Lane closure – Install steel support frame
- Monday 19 October 8am – 6pm Lane closure – Delivery of steels
- Wednesday 22 October 8am – 6pm Lane closure – Deliveries of finishing elements
- Wednesday 28 October and Thursday 29 October 8am – 6pm Lane closure – Concrete delivery & pouring
- Wednesday 11 November until Wednesday 18 November 8am – 6pm Lane closure – Connect drainage into existing network and reinstate pavement
Please note, these are subject to change and we may not close the lane on all dates.
HS2 is undergoing a comprehensive reset to ensure it can be built efficiently and for the lowest reasonable cost. This work is being carried out in stages and will be completed in 2026. We will provide you with updates on the reset and what this means for our plans to build the railway in your area.
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