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Update: Road closure on Stanhope Street north of the junction with Varndell Street extended until 28 August 2026

Work item: HS2-SCS-26-2442

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Camden, London
Location
Stanhope Street, Varndell Street
Worksite Name
Euston Approaches
Contractor
SCS JV, UK Power Networks
Type of works
Utility Works
Estimated Start Date
10/08/2026
Estimated End Date
28/08/2026

What we are doing

We have been diverting utility services on and next to Hampstead Road before we begin works to extend Hampstead Road bridge. As part of these works, we previously installed new cable routes from Lidlington Place to Varndell Street via Granby Terrace to replace the existing route on Hampstead Road.

In the next stage of our works, we will install an additional section of ducting and connect the new cable routes before the existing services are transferred.

Update on Stanhope Street closure – 10 to 28 August

On 10 August we closed Stanhope Street north of the junction of Varndell Street, with traffic diverted via Varndell Street, Harrington Street, Mackworth Street and back onto Stanhope Street. We also closed a section of the eastern footpath on Stanhope Street. Pedestrians are diverted to the western footpath. We’ll continue to suspend parking bays on Stanhope Street during these works.

Please note that Varndell Street is closed at the junction of Hampstead Road.

We previously informed you that we expect these works to be complete by 21 August. Due to a delay in the programme, we now expect to finish on 28 August.

We will maintain access to properties at all times and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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