From Brent Council website
Major improvements are planned for Wembley High
Road. Starting on 13 January 2025, we will begin essential
road reconstruction work on all sides of Wembley Triangle.
After discussions with local traders, TfL, and other
stakeholders, the council decided to delay the start date to avoid clashing
with the busy Diwali and Christmas periods.
Map showing closure of Wembley Triangle and parts of
Wembley Hill Road, Harrow Road and Wembley High Road.
These works are expected to last for 18 weeks.
During this period, extensive traffic management will be necessary, allowing
access only for buses and emergency service vehicles.
The
road is expected to reopen around mid-May 2025.
Phased Traffic Management Plan
Please refer to the phased Traffic Management Plans
for more details of the closure:
·
Phase 1 - view
the Phase 1 Traffic Management Plan - approximately
14 weeks
·
Phase 2 - view
the Phase 2 Traffic Management Plan - approximately 4 weeks
Advance signing to inform of the works will be
installed widely from 9 December.
Diversions
A signed diversion route along classified roads will
be provided for all other traffic.
·
View the southbound diversion routes
·
View the northbound diversion routes
Drop-in sessions
We will be holding two drop-in sessions where
residents and businesses can speak with officers and the contractor about the
works and any concerns they may have.
·
Monday 16 December 2024, 3.30 – 6.30pm at St
Joseph's Infant and Junior Schools, Chatsworth Ave, HA9 6BE
·
Tuesday 17 December 2024, 3.30 – 6.30pm at Brent
Civic Centre, Conference Hall, Engineers Way, Wembley, HA9 0FJ
We acknowledge the disruption and inconvenience this
will cause and will do everything we can to minimise disruption and complete
the upgrades as quickly as possible. For further information please read
our FAQs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will the upgrades involve?
- Digging the full depth of
the road’s structure.
- Building a new road
structure and resurfacing of the road.
- The repair of existing
drains and installation of new carriageway gullies, so that water is
redirected safely.
Why are these upgrades required?
Our roads are under increasing pressure from an ever-growing number of
vehicles and the increase in weight of vehicles over the years. The road structure was found to be failing and
in a state of disrepair, where short-term fixes were no longer appropriate.
These upgrades have been planned as part of a long-term investment to
protect this key route for years to come.
How long with the upgrades last?
Works are planned to commence from Monday, 13 January 2025
and will be completed by around mid-May.
Who has been notified?
The Council has been in contact with local communities, businesses, elected
representatives and other stakeholders including Emergency services, TFL and
London buses to advise of our plans and to implement the upgrades.
Advance signing to notify of the works has been installed and notification
letters distributed to the local community.
Will buses be diverted?
A running lane will be created to provide access for buses
and the Emergency services. Some routes will need to be diverted. For further
information or to find out how your bus travel may be affected, please visit
the TFL London Buses
website.
Can the upgrades be undertaken faster?
After discussions with local businesses, residents, and
other organisations the option for a general closure was picked, along with
access for buses and emergency services only. A part closure of the road would
have taken a lot more time and was considered too much of an impact on the
local community and businesses.
What other methods were considered?
The council considered a full road closure (all vehicles),
and a phased approach leaving different lanes open for traffic. The full
closure provided the shortest timescale, but it impacted greatly on the
emergency services and bus routes. The phased or lane closure approaches,
although less disruptive to general traffic, greatly extended the duration of
works.
Will I be able to access the area?
Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the works.
Vehicle access will be permitted to St Joseph’s Church and the underground car
parks of the adjacent residential blocks (eastbound only) during phase 1 of the
works.
I live within the affected area, where can I park during the upgrades?
There are no changes to the current parking arrangements along the
surrounding roads. For phase two of the works, that will last approx. 1 month,
access will not be permitted to St Joseph’s Church and the underground car
parks of the adjacent residential blocks.
Will shops be open as usual?
Shops will stay open throughout the duration of the
upgrades. Brent are working closely with local businesses within the area to
accommodate their needs to maintain a normal service.
How disruptive will the upgrades be?
As with any major roadworks, travel times are expected to increase during
these upgrades, so please allow extra time to prepare for your journey.
We have put in place diversions, so larger vehicles have clear alternative
routes around the roadworks, which should free up other parts of the road
network for domestic vehicles. Once motorists become familiar with diversions
and find alternative routes, it is anticipated that any congestion will reduce
as pressure on the area is alleviated.
If you have any question and would like more information about the planned
upgrades or if you have a disability and would like this information in another
format, please email Michael Heffernan Public Liaison Officer Michael.heffernan@gwhighways.co.uk
or highways.management@brent.gov.uk.
