Upcoming BRS closure

From HS2

Breakspear Road South
Type of works
Installation Works, Road closure
Estimated Start Date 14/02/2026
Estimated End Date 18/02/2026
What we are doing
Installation of permanent paving and bollards along the drainage swale north of the HS2 bridge and, a trial hole across the whole carriageway for utility investigation.
Local access to residential properties will be maintained either side of the road closure, however, there will be no through access for emergency services, cyclists and vehicles.
Location
South of the Chiltern Railway bridge and north of the HS2 bridge on Breakspear Road South.
Duration
Saturday 14 February at 7am until Wednesday 18 February at 7pm.
What to expect
24-hour full road closure, no through access for emergency services, cyclists or vehicles. Diversion route will be in place via Swakeleys Road B467/ High Road B466/ Ickenham Road/High Street/ Bury Street A4180/ Breakspear Road.
Our workforce may be on site one hour before the start time to set up and secure our equipment.
Access will be maintained for pedestrians using the Celandine route.
For a map
https://assets.hs2.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Final-AWN-Full-Road-Closure-of-BRS-14.02.2026.pdf
 

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.