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Conveyor update and BRS closures

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Main Conveyor Update
The Main Conveyor which will carry the Spoil from the 2 Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) to the Treatment Area off Harvil Road has recently successfully completed testing, and the protective ‘shrouding’ metal covers have now been installed along the whole length of the Conveyor between West Ruislip and the Treatment Area off Harvil Road.

The Main Conveyor has now begun operating 24 hours a day, but at present the 24/7 running of the Main Conveyor is dependent on the amount of Material/Spoil generated by the TBMs, so in the short-term the 24/7 requirement might not be needed at all times.

The Conveyor will transport the Spoil from the TBMs over The River Pinn and Breakspear Road South, and then across the Chiltern Line into the Treatment Works off Harvil Road for distribution onto the Southern Sustainable Placement Area (SSPA).

This will also lead to the phasing out of use of the Temporary Conveyor over the next month which in turn should end the requirement of the moving of Materials via lorry from the TBMs to the storage areas within the HS2 Sites (which has been happening up to 24 hours a day over the past few months).

Breakspear Road South Night Time Closures 29/08 for 5 Nights
HS2/SCS have requested Night Time Road Closures of Breakspear Road South for 5 Nights from Tue 29/08 to carry out the removal of the Bridge Deck Edge Protection attached to both sides of the newly built HS2 Bridge. The Road will be closed each night from 10pm until 5am the following morning from the Chiltern Bridge to the HS2 Bridge. Details below:

Traffic Management:

  • Night Time Road Closures of Breakspear Road South over 5 Nights (between 10pm & 5am)
  • Road Closed from Chiltern Bridge to HS2 Bridge
  • Diversion Route via Swakeleys Road, Ickenham Road, Ruislip High Street, Breakspear Road (as shown on Map below)

Requested Dates:
Tue 29/08 at 10pm to Wed 30/08 at 5am
Wed 30/08 at 10pm to Thu 31/08 at 5am
Thu 31/08 at 10pm to Fri 01/09 at 5am
Fri 01/09 at 10pm to Sat 02/09 at 5am
Sat 02/09 at 10pm to Sun 03/09 at 5am

Activities:

  • Carry out the removal of the Bridge Deck Edge Protection attached to both sides of the newly built HS2 Bridge
  • Once this piece of work is complete, the new Bridge over Breakspear Road South is complete from a construction perspective

Cuppa with a new copper

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From new ward PC
I would like this opportunity to introduce myself as your new PC for the ward. I have previously worked on Hillingdon East and look forward to joining the team.
I shall be holding a meet at Costa coffee in Ickenham on Thursday 10th August between 1-2pm. Please pop down to say hi or if you would like to raise any concerns regarding crime in your area or seek crime prevention advice.
I’ll be happy to assist you.
PC Billie Leadbitter 1257WA

Conveyor and Footpath update

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Main Conveyor Update

The Main Conveyor which will carry the Spoil from the 2 Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) to the Treatment Area off Harvil Road has recently been undergoing testing during Core Hours. The testing has been carried out without the protective ‘shrouding’ metal covers that will insulate the Conveyor’s Mechanical Noise (in order to test that the Conveyor is running smoothly and is correctly aligned). Further testing has been happening with and without materials on the Conveyor and with the testing proving successful the protective ‘shrouding’ metal covers will now be installed along the whole length of the Conveyor between West Ruislip and the Treatment Area off Harvil Road.

Once the metal covers are installed, the testing phase will be complete and the Conveyor will begin operating 24 hours a day 7 days a week in line with the TBM operations.

The aim is now for the Main Conveyor to begin operating 24 hours a day from late next week (possibly from 27/07 – to be confirmed).

The Conveyor will transport the Spoil from the TBMs over The River Pinn and Breakspear Road South, and then across the Chiltern Line into the Treatment Works off Harvil Road for distribution onto the Southern Sustainable Placement Area (SSPA). This will also lead to the end of the requirement for moving of Materials via lorry from the TBMs to storage areas within the HS2 Sites, and the phasing out of use of the Temporary Conveyor over the next few weeks.

New Footpath Surface Connecting The Greenway to The Celandine Route (near Breakspear Rd South/River Pinn)

There is now a newly Surfaced Footpath to connect The Greenway to The Celandine Route (near Breakspear Rd South/River Pinn) that has been completed by LBH Highways Contractors through Funding provided by the HS2 Local Amenity Fund.

There is also a connection from Hoylake Crescent to join up with the footpath

A40 gas main work

notification from HS2

We will be carrying out works to protect the main gas pipe below the A40 Western Avenue between Hanger Lane Gyratory and Gypsy Corner. We will be digging a number of trenches along the road to reach the depth of the mains gas pipe.

These works will take place from 31 July until 22 October 2023.

To ensure the safety of the public and our staff, temporary changes will be in place on the A40 Western Avenue, these include:

• Removal of the central reservation
• Installation of a contraflow system on the East and Westbound Carriageway
• Bus stop and parking bay suspensions
• Closure of the Eastbound Carriageway overnight on 21 August

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times and signed diversion routes for vehicles will be in place.

More info: https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/utility-works-on-a40-western-avenue/

Viaduct-related traffic news

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HS2 will be constructing the Colne Valley Viaduct over Moorhall Road during the Summer Holiday period this July and August, which means that there will be Temporary Traffic Lights, Night Time Road Closures and a 3-Week Full Road Closure (24 hours a day) on Moorhall Road over the coming weeks.

 There will be a 3 Week Full Road Closure of Moorhall Road (either side of the HS2 Haul Road Crossing) between 28/07 and 18/08 while the Viaduct is built over Moorhall Road (shown in Red). There are also 4-Way Traffic Lights during the Day (in White), and Night Time Road Closures (in Orange) in the weeks either side of the Full Road Closure.

 Unfortunately during the works there is no access to any vehicles including Emergency Services Vehicles (who have been notified of the Road Closure and the need to use alternative routes).

TfL have confirmed that the 331 will not run to Denham during this time but will be replaced by a Shuttle Service operated by HS2/Align that will run from Uxbridge Station through to Denham Train Station.

Route 331 will run from Uxbridge Station but rather than follow the normal route through Denham and Moorhall Road, Route 331 will run via Swakeleys Roundabout, Swakeleys Road, Harvil Road and then continue on the normal Route through Harefield, Northwood & onto Ruislip.

Want to help with Newsletter distribution?

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In our Summer newsletter, recently published, we asked for volunteer road and area stewards to help distribute newsletters. We then gave an incorrect address to reach us. If you’re interested (no money collections for two years, just newsletter deliveries) please write to ickenhamresidents@hotmail.com

Thank you.

We look forward to hearing from you.

HS2 project event 13/7

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  Please join us for a community event on Thursday 13 July 2023 from 4pm to 7pm at the Ickenham United Reformed Church Swakeleys Road, Ickenham, Uxbridge UB10 8BE   The SCS Railways project team will be on hand to update you and answer your questions about HS2 works in the area including:
• River Pinn diversion works
• Noise barrier from West Ruislip to Breakspear Road South on the HS2 railway line
• Tunnelling progression
The aerial drone video of the working areas between West Ruislip and Harvil Road will be shown at the event.   We look forward to meeting you. You can find out more about what is happening in your area using the ‘In Your Area‘ pages of the HS2 website.   https://www.hs2.org.uk/in-your-area/local-community-webpages/hs2-in-hillingdon/ You can also view a map of your area, which includes any planned works.

Harvil Road area bus route changes

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HS2 – U9 diversions and New Year’s Green Lane closure TfL has confirmed that Bus Route U9 will run a diverted route during the upcoming Full Road Closure of Harvil Road between 12/06 until 09/07.
 
Towards Uxbridge
 
Harvil Road – Moorhall Road – Moorfield Road – North Orbital  Road – Denham Avenue – Oxford Road – Denham Roundabout – A40 Western Avenue – Swakeleys Roundabout – then line of route.
 
Towards Harefield Hospital
 
Swakeleys Road – Swakeleys Roundabout – A40 – Denham  Roundabout – Oxford  Road – Denham Avenue – North Orbital Road – Moorfield Road – Moorhall Road – Harvil Road – then line of route.