West Ruislip sheet piling works

from HS2

We’re writing to let you know about some planned works that we will be carrying out at our West Ruislip Portal site.

HS2 Works Notification: Notice of sheet piling works at West Ruislip Portal site – 22 June to 29 August 2026  

From 22 June to 29 August 2026 we will carry out sheet piling works within our West Ruislip Portal site, north of the Network Rail line and south of the Ruislip Golf Course. We will work during core hours, 9am to 6pm Mondays to Fridays and 9am to 1pm Saturdays.  

We will monitor increased noise levels during the piling installation activities. We apologise for any disruption this may cause.  

After the sheet pile installation works, we will continue with the following activities that are part of the Ickenham Stream diversion:
Excavation works (July 2026)
Drainage and reinforced concrete works (August 2026)
Pipework installation (September 2026)
Backfilling and sheet pile removal (October 2026)
Shaft construction (November 2026)
We will keep you updated as the work progresses.  

For further details and copy of the notification, please follow this link.
https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/notice-of-sheet-piling-works-at-west-ruislip-portal-site/#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=5916298b-5c6f-4269-8f8d-ce0e0eb30200

Harvil Road temporary traffic signals

HS2 Works Notification: Harvil Road Temporary three-way traffic signals – Update

We are removing the construction bellmouth at the junction of Dews Lane and resurfacing the bellmouth. A single lane closure and three-way traffic signals on Harvil Road will be put in place for the duration of these works.

Please see the key information regarding these works:

Please note the update to the traffic management times from 24 hours per day to 9:30am to 3pm each day.

Location

Dews Lane junction with Harvil Road, London Borough of Hillingdon.

Duration

A single lane closure will be in place from Wednesday 3 June to Tuesday 23 June 2026.

What to expect

  • Traffic management will be in place 9:30am to 3pm each day for the duration of these works to control traffic and ensure that operatives can work safely in the carriageway.
  • Please allow additional time for your journey during these works.

more info
https://assets.hs2.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AWN-Harvil-Road–1.pdf

Even more upcoming strike action

 

From 00:01 until 23:59 each day on Tuesday 2 and Thursday 4 June, planned strike action by RMT Tube drivers will take place. 

Impact on Tube services

During the strike action, no service is expected on the Circle line, Piccadilly line, the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate, and the Central line between White City and Liverpool Street.

Service is expected across all other Tube lines on both days. However, there will be disruption to journeys and service levels will vary across the London Underground network.

On both days, there will be limited service before 06:30 and customers should complete their journeys by 21:00.

Normal service is expected on Monday 1, Wednesday 3 and Friday 5 June.  
Table showing levels of service throughout Tube strikes, with services finishing early and starting late on Tuesdays and Thursdays and services disrupted during both days
  Buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, London Overground and Trams
During these strikes, buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, London Overground and trams will be running as normal but are expected to be busy.

Plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and check before you travel.

You may find it easier to walk or cycle some journeys. Our website has information on cycling in London, including our Santander Cycle Hire cycles and our cycleway routes, and walking options for journeys in Zone 1.

Barclays Uxbridge closure

in case you were not aware this  from Barclays  

We’ll temporarily close this branch for refurbishment soon This branch will close from 3pm on Friday 19 June and re-open on Monday 14 September.

While the builders are here improving your branch, Barclays colleagues will be available to help you at  30-32 The Broadway, Southall UB1 1PX  Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm and Saturday 9.30am to 1.00pm.

Counter services will be available at your nearest post office

HS2 noise barrier update

Noise Barrier Installation at West Ruislip – 01/04 to 31/12
 
Piling ahead of the Installation of the Noise Barriers in now complete from Copthall Tunnel to West Ruislip.
 
From April 2026 the Noise Barrier Panels have begun to be installed during Core Working Hours (Mon to Fri – 8am to 6pm & Sat 8am to 1pm). 
 
Update – As of 01/06 (under the new main consent for this area) Installation of Drainage ahead of where the Noise Barriers will be installed has been consented to take place during Core Working Hours only (Mon to Fri 8am to 6pm & Sat 8am to 1pm).

Need age-related help?

We have been contacted by AGE UK Hillingdon Harrow and Brent about a service they offer This service is volunteer led and they are able to offer various support including Accompanying to appointments, Collecting prescriptions, Helping with Paperwork, Telephone support, I.T. Training amongst other things. Please do refer to them and they will try their best to assist the over 60s through this support.
more info
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/hillingdonharrowandbrent/our-services/good-neighbours-service-(hillingdon)-e921e6ab-e38e-ee11-a81c-000d3a2649ae/

Harvil Road restrictions

HS2 Works Notification: Harvil Road Temporary three-way traffic signals  
We are removing the construction bellmouth at the junction of Dews Lane and resurfacing the bellmouth. A single lane closure and three-way traffic signals on Harvil Road will be put in place for the duration of these works.  

Please see the key information regarding these works:   
Location Dews Lane junction with Harvil Road, London Borough of Hillingdon.  
Duration A single lane closure will be in place from Wednesday 3 June to Tuesday 23 June 2026.  
What to expect Traffic management will be in place 24 hours per day for the duration of these works to control traffic and ensure that operatives can work safely in the carriageway. Please allow additional time for your journey during these works.  

For more info and a map:
https://assets.hs2.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AWN-Harvil-Road-.pdf

More upcoming strike action

From 00:01 until 23:59 on Tuesday 2 and Thursday 4 June, planned strike action by RMT Tube drivers will take place, affecting all Tube services. 

A service is expected on most Tube lines on both days. However, there will be disruption to journeys and service levels will vary across the London Underground network.

On both days, services that do run are expected to start late and finish early.

Some disruption is expected during the early mornings on Wednesday 3 and Friday 5 June, as we return our services to normal.
  Buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, London Overground and Trams

During these strikes, buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, London Overground and trams will be running as normal but are expected to be busy.

Plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and check before you travel.