Update on upcoming bridge works

What we are doing

Works are progressing well at Old Oak Common Station. We are expecting to start working on the bridges in the new year. We are writing to tell you about the location of the works and what to expect. The Great Western Main Line crosses over the London Underground Central Line and Old Oak Common Lane via a series of bridges. These bridge structures need replacing to accommodate trains for the new station at Old Oak Common. In addition, the Wycombe Single Line Bridge will need to be removed as it is unused and redundant. Old Oak Common Lane will then be widened and lowered in a few years with a new bridge structure above.

Piling preparation works in January 2023
From Tuesday 3 January we will start preparing to dig deep foundations along the east side area of Old Oak Common Lane, from the Wycombe Single Line Bridge to the Great Western Main Line bridge behind the existing wall (see map on page 2 of works area). We will be excavating here so we can prepare the area for piling. These works are close to our site boundary and the footpath on that side of the road will be closed from Monday 9 January to Friday 20 January to ensure public safety for these works.

Old Oak Common Lane
Once the preparation works are complete, we will begin piling works towards the end of February 2023. This activity will assist with the construction of the new structure on the east side of the bridge. To do this safely, we will require the footpath and southbound lane of Old Oak Common Lane to be closed, which will then be controlled by 2-way traffic lights. This closure will be from the end of February 2023 until the beginning of August 2023. We will use modern, very quiet, and well-maintained equipment to reduce the noise from our works and, where possible, the equipment will be fitted with efficient acoustic covers.

Due to the ground conditions and depth that the piles need to go down into, we will be using a rotary bored piling technique. This option keeps noise, vibration, and dust to a minimum as it uses a digging bucket to create the holes by repeatedly removing the earth. Excavated materials will be taken away by road and we will be monitoring the dust and noise to ensure agreed levels are not exceeded.

Future upcoming works on Central Line
We previously sent you a notification regarding survey works taking place on the Central Line. We are continuing to carry out surveys to ensure that existing buried services are protected. Once this is complete, we will begin preparing the area, which includes clearing the site to the west of the Central Line and installing a road which will be used for our machinery. This will be followed by installing temporary sheet piles which are needed to support the ground for further excavation and piling work expected (see map below of work area). We will be engaging with you further on this in the new year.

Speak with our local engagement team virtually
We are happy to arrange a time to speak with you virtually. Please contact the HS2 Helpdesk via the contact details below to arrange this.
Our local engagement team is also available at virtual 1:1s for local residents on the fourth Wednesday of each month between 3pm and 6pm. Visit www.hs2.org.uk/events/ to register for a 20-minute 1:1 with our local engagement team.

Download information relating to these works

• Update on upcoming bridge works

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• Old Oak and North Acton

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