| Affinity Water is repairing a burst water main on Swakeleys Road (near to the junction with Breakspear Road South) under 3-Way Traffic Lights These are emergency works and would not have been allowed on the Network at the same time as the HS2 Road Closure of Breakspear Road South if they were not an Emergency. we have been advised that these works are expected to be completed within 48 hours so the Traffic Lights should be removed before Friday morning. LBH says “can only apologise for any delays experienced but would reiterate that these are outside of our control.” also Austin’s Lane is currently closed due to a burst water main |
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This week’s BRS closure extended
We have been notified of a a delay to the Road Closure currently in place on Breakspear Road South that will require a 48 hour extension to the works. This will mean that the Road Closure will now be in place until Friday 20/02 at 7pm (it was due to be completed by Wed 18/02 at 7pm).
The reasons for the delay are shown below (please note this information has been updated on the LBH Website and will be communicated to residents by HS2 asap).
Breakspear Road South – 24/7 Road Closure over 5 Days – Sat 14/02 at 7am until Fri 20//02 at 7pm
HS2/SCS have agreed a Road Closure of Breakspear Road South that will take place 24 Hours a Day over a 7 Day Period from Sat 14/02 at 7am until Fri 20//02 at 7pm.
Update 17/02 – HS2/SCS are advising that the Trial Hole element of these works will not be completed in time for the originally planned reopening of the road on Wed 18/02 at 7pm and requested a further 48 hours on the Road Closure to complete the works (now reopening Fri 20/02 at 7pm).
The reasons behind the delay are detailed as being in part the ongoing wet weather conditions slowing things down, and the depth of the Sewer Connection that they have found to be at 3.3 metres. This was deeper than expected and thus required more time to locate in the footway and now HS2/SCS have to dig a trench across the width of the carriageway at this depth to make sure there are no unknown Services in the way for when the Sewer Connection is carried out.
These works have been scheduled to take place during the Feb 2026 School Half-Term to cause as little disruption as possible but we are aware there is never a good time to close this road.
Previously LBH had been informed by HS2 that all Road Closures on Breakspear Road South would be completed in 2025 but the following works are now required and unfortunately due to the methodology of the works they will require Full Road Closures to complete them:
• Rip-Rap Works – to install permanent paving and bollards to make safe the run-off area around a Drainage Swale
• To carry out a Trial Hole across the whole carriageway for a Sewer Connection that was previously removed during HS2 Enabling Works (this is a new instruction from HS2 not previously known about by SCS or LBH)
Please note – once the Trial Hole data is received, HS2/SCS will need to complete the Sewer Connection which will require a further Road Closure that they would look to request for the May School Half-Term or the School Summer Holidays.
Reminder of Met’ line closures 19-22 Feb
| From Ickenham Residents’ Association |
| METROPOLITAN LINE : Thursday 19, Friday 20, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 February, no service between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Amersham / Chesham / Watford. There will also be no CHILTERN RAILWAYS services between Marylebone and Aylesbury Vale Parkway (via Amersham). Replacement buses operate. Replacement buses operate:Service ML2: (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday): Harrow-on-the-Hill – Watford via North Harrow, Pinner, Northwood Hills, Northwood, Rickmansworth and Croxley;Service ML3: (Thursday and Friday only): Harrow-on-the-Hill – Chesham via North Harrow, Pinner, Northwood Hills, Northwood, Rickmansworth, Chorleywood, Chalfont & Latimer and AmershamService ML5: (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday): Northwood – Moor Park;Service ML6: (Saturday and Sunday only): Rickmansworth – Chesham via Chorleywood, Chalfont & Latimer and Amersham |
Pop-up waste drop
| https://discover.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/15274/Pop-up-waste-drop 10am – 2pm – with HillingdonFirst card Pop-Up Waste Drop Drop off unwanted and bulky items for free, with Hillingdon Borough Council’s new Pop-up Waste Drop visits around the borough. This is a new mobile waste collection service for Hillingdon residents to conveniently drop-off unwanted and bulky items for free, without the need to visit a waste and recycling centre. On the 14 February, the Pop-Up session will be at the Battle of Britain Bunker. To use the service, residents will need proof of address or a Hillingdon First card and will need to be able to carry their items to the waste drop themselves. Saturday 14 February Battle of Britain Bunker, Visitors Centre Saturday 28 February Harlington Road Depot Saturday 28 March Court Park Up to 5 items small electrical appliances, such as toasters, kettles, laptops and TVs bulky waste, including furniture, mattresses, bagged carpet (no rolls) household items not accepted in weekly collections (e.g. broken toys, wood, glass, textiles) scrap metal, old tools garden furniture and equipment. Items which will NOT be accepted include: general household rubbish household dry mixed recycling garden waste hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, asbestos, petrol or diesel) car parts or tyres pressurised containers business waste. |
Met’ line closures 19-22 Feb
| From Ickenham Residents’ Association |
| METROPOLITAN LINE : Thursday 19, Friday 20, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 February, no service between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Amersham / Chesham / Watford. There will also be no CHILTERN RAILWAYS services between Marylebone and Aylesbury Vale Parkway (via Amersham). Replacement buses operate. Replacement buses operate:Service ML2: (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday): Harrow-on-the-Hill – Watford via North Harrow, Pinner, Northwood Hills, Northwood, Rickmansworth and Croxley;Service ML3: (Thursday and Friday only): Harrow-on-the-Hill – Chesham via North Harrow, Pinner, Northwood Hills, Northwood, Rickmansworth, Chorleywood, Chalfont & Latimer and AmershamService ML5: (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday): Northwood – Moor Park;Service ML6: (Saturday and Sunday only): Rickmansworth – Chesham via Chorleywood, Chalfont & Latimer and Amersham |
BRS closure Feb 14-17
HS2 Drop-in 26 Feb
| From HS2 We would like to invite you to a community drop in event. Date: Thursday 26 February 2026 Time: 4pm to 7.30pm Venue: Ickenham Village Hall, 33 Swakeleys Road, Ickenham, UB10 8DG At the event you can talk to your local Engagement Team and Construction specialists, receive updates and discuss HS2 construction progress in Hillingdon. We will use drone footage of both SCS and Align sites to show how construction is progressing. |
HS2 update
from HS2
The water treatment plant removal works are now ongoing until 28 February 2026. Works have been extended to accommodate access for other works.
These works will be 24/7 due to site constraints and the safety of the workforce. There will be lorry movements to remove the equipment during the day only. We will be emptying the treatment plant used to store water for our tunnel boring machines as it is no longer required. We will do this by using a hose connection into a silt buster system. Once emptied, we will disconnect and disassemble the plant and then remove from site during the day.
You may notice crane movements to lift the equipment for the water treatment plant and disassembly. Due to constraints on site some crane lifting may happen overnight. You may notice lights on site during nights, but we will position lights to avoid shining directly onto nearby properties. You may also hear white noise alarms during the day to ensure safety on site during the transportation of equipment. We will continue to monitor our working methods and noise levels to reduce disruption.
more info
https://assets.hs2.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/HS2-SCS-25-1586-Update-to-247-working-to-remove-water-treatment-plant-at-West-Ruislip-Portal-Hillingdon_-February.pdf
HS2 on upcoming BRS closure
FROM HS2
Clarification on 2 sets of Roadworks that have been recently advertised by LBH Highways
There have been lots of residents contacting LBH via email & social media about the 2 sets of works below that they would like to provide clarification on:
HS2 Road Closure of Breakspear Road South conflicting with Cadent Gas Road Closure of Ickenham Road/Ruislip High Street Junction – Feb 2026
- HS2 Road Closure of Breakspear Road South goes ahead as planned from 14/02 at 7am until 18/02 at 7pm
- Cadent Gas Road Closure of Ickenham Road/Ruislip High Street Junction that was due to start 14/02 will now commence 26/01 & finish 13/02
- HS2 Diversion Route will remain as previously stated (including via Ickenham Road/Ruislip High Street Junction)
- There was an error in communication between LBH Highways & Cadent Gas that has now been resolved over the requested dates
Road Closure of Breakspear Road South (Service Road) for Affinity Water Main Replacement – March to July 2026
- Notice issued by LBH Highways incorrectly stated Road Closure of Breakspear Road South main carriageway
- Confirmation received from LBH Highways that only the Service Road will be closed (rather than main carriageway) in the following 2 Phases:
- Phase 1 = 30/03/26 to 27/05/26 (8am to 5pm daily) – Breakspear Road South Service Road – House Number 64 to 114 Copthall Road West
- (note – junction of Copthall Road West & Breakspear Road South is CLOSED during Phase 1 works)
- Phase 2 = 16/06/26 to 24/07/26 (8am to 5pm daily) – Breakspear Road South Service Road – House Number 2 to 42
- (note – junction of Greenacres Avenue & Breakspear Road South Service Road is CLOSED during Phase 2 works)
New Future Works Breakspear Road South – 24/7 Road Closure over 5 Days – Sat 14/02 at 7am until Wed 18/02 at 7pm
HS2/SCS have agreed a Road Closure of Breakspear Road South that will take place 24 Hours a Day over a 5 Day Period from Sat 14/02 at 7am until Wed 18/02 at 7pm.
These works have been scheduled to take place during the Feb 2026 School Half-Term to cause as little disruption as possible but we are aware there is never a good time to close this road.
Previously LBH had been informed by HS2 that all Road Closures on Breakspear Road South would be completed in 2025 but the following works are now required and unfortunately due to the methodology of the works they will require Full Road Closures to complete them:
- Rip-Rap Works – to install permanent paving and bollards to make safe the run-off area around a Drainage Swale
- To carry out a Trial Hole across the whole carriageway for a Sewer Connection that was previously removed during HS2 Enabling Works (this is a new instruction from HS2 not previously known about by SCS or LBH)
Please note – once the Trial Hole data is received, HS2/SCS will need to complete the Sewer Connection which will require a further Road Closure that they would look to request for the May School Half-Term or the School Summer Holidays.
The Diversion Route is via Breakspear Road, Bury Street (A4180), Ickenham Road (B466), High Road, Swakeleys Road (B467).
There will be no access via Breakspear Road South during the Road Closure for Emergency Service Vehicles.
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. |
Ickenham Residents' Association 