HS2 Works Notification: Preparing the Tunnel Boring Machine

We are writing to let you know about some planned works in your local area.  

Recently, we told you about our works to build the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) at our West Ruislip site. We will use the TBMs to build the railway tunnels between West Ruislip and Greenpark Way in Ealing.

The TBMs have now been assembled and on Tuesday 30 or Wednesday 31 August 2022, one of them will be switched on and will cut up to one metre into the concrete wall ahead of it. This is preparatory work before we launch the TBMs.

Once launched, they will run 24 hours a day until they reach Greenpark Way. We will let you know the launch date as soon as it is confirmed.

We would like to apologise in advance for any disruption or inconvenience this may cause. Every effort is being taken to ensure that these works are carried out in the least impactful way. 

We will ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum.

What to expect

During this preparatory activity, there will be no soil extracted from the machine and the conveyor will not be operational.

We anticipate that any noise and vibration will be minimal given that the TBM is situated approximately 10 metres below the surrounding ground level.  The expected duration of this activity is approximately one hour, during our core working hours of 8am to 6pm.

Members of our engagement team will be present on The Greenway between 10.00am and 12.00pm and again from 2.00pm to 4.00pm on the day to answer any questions that you may have.

We will only carry out activities agreed with the London Borough of Hillingdon and will adhere to the agreed working hours and noise and vibration limits. You may notice different types of noise during these works.

We would like to apologise in advance for any disruption or inconvenience this may cause. Every effort is being taken to ensure that these works are carried out in the least impactful way.https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/preparing-the-tunnel-boring-machine/

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What we are doing
From 30 August 2022 to 5 September 2023, we plan to complete major utility diversion works and realign a section of Harvil Road.

We will be carrying out the main utility works and constructing the new road realignment simultaneously. The works will involve:

Installation of Water Main and communication ducting
Diversion of existing utilities into new utility corridor
Chamber construction (water and communication)
Existing road demolition
Highway & drainage construction
Surfacing, white lining, and street furniture
Site fencing realignment

The overall scheme will be completed in three phases between late August 2022 and early September 2023, with the main construction work taking place within our construction site boundaries on Harvil Road.

How these works might affect you
30 August to 15 October 2022: Installing of water main and communications cabling (BT) on Harvil Road either side of the carriageway opposite the SCS gate 1 site entrance

Four-way traffic lights on Harvil Road, southbound and northbound between oil depot and Shorthill Cottage
We will install a north and southbound priority narrowing lane as a safety measure due to the proximity of services

16 October to 27 November 2022: Installation of the remaining section of the water main in order to complete the connection

Four-way traffic lights on Harvil Road, northbound between Oil depot and Skip Lane
There will be a northbound lane closure on Harvil Road along the section of Skip Lane

We would like to apologise in advance for any disruption or inconvenience this may cause. Every effort is being taken to ensure that these works are carried out in the least impactful way. We will ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum.

https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/notice-of-utility-and-construction-works-on-harvil-road/

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What we are doing

Extension of utility works on Ickenham Road
Further to our notification of 24 June we will be extending the utility works on Ickenham Road. We wanted to complete these works by 12 August, however, we will need to overrun until 2 September 2022, and the current traffic management will remain in place. Access to businesses will be maintained.

During the final phase of reinstating the central reservation the team have had to slow down for safety reasons and concrete works have had to be postponed to avoid material failure due to the extreme weather.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused by these works and for the extension to them. We are doing what we can to keep disruption to a minimum.

How these works might affect you
In order to carry out these utility works safely:

– a footpath diversion will be in place including a temporary pedestrian crossing either side of the work area
– the cycle path will be closed for the duration of these works
– the West Ruislip bus Stop M will be suspended and temporarily moved to a safe location.
– the West Ruislip bus Stop S will remain open at all times.

Your utility services will not be affected.

More info:    https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/update-on-utility-works-on-ickenham-road/

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A412 Closures August – October

As you may be aware, regrettably there is a need for us to close the A412 overnight for a substantial period to build the viaduct decking across the A412. We now have a finalised set of dates and times with Bucks Council.

We understand that this may inconvenience some residents, businesses and other road users in Harefield that use the A412 between Denham and Maple Cross in the early hours, but for their own safety we cannot allow road users to pass under the girder whilst works are underway.

The road will be closed overnight from 10pm and reopened at 6am the following morning, every day (Mondays to Sundays) from Friday 19 August. Works are scheduled to end, and the road reopen 24 hours a day from 25 October 2022.

https://assets.hs2.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/250722_Colne-Valley-Viaduct-works-area.pdf

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What we are doing

From 5 to 16 August 2022, we will be carrying out the construction of the vehicle entrance along Harvil Road.

These activities will include excavation works and the relocation of BT broadband cables. Follow the link below to see the location of the work.

In order to carry out these works safely, a lane closure will be in place for the duration of these works between our Gate 1 site compound south of the Chiltern Line and Shorthill Cottage.

We would like to apologise in advance for any disruption or inconvenience this may cause. Every effort is being taken to ensure that these works are carried out in the least impactful way.

We will ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum.

More information: https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/notice-of-lane-closure-on-harvil-road/

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What we are doing
We wrote to you previously to let you know that we would be carrying out works on 4, 6, 13 and 18 July 2022. However, we have rearranged these dates to safely carry out these works under a road closure and the works will now take place on 3 and 4 August 2022.

We will be carrying out vegetation clearance along a section of Newyears Green Lane. You can see the precise location at https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/update-on-works-along-newyears-green-lane/

How these works might affect you
Due to the location of these activities, a section of the road will be closed for the duration of these works to ensure these activities can be carried out safely. During the road closure access will be maintained for residents and the emergency services.

We would like to apologise in advance for any disruption or inconvenience this may cause. Every effort is being taken to ensure that these works are carried out in the least impactful way.

We will ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum.

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HS2 & SCSJV Information Hub
Our Community Information Hub is open for drop-ins every Monday and Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm.
Our Community Engagement team will be available to answer your questions about the project and our works in Hillingdon and Northolt.
You can find us in the portable cabin on the right of West Ruislip Portal entrance on Ickenham Road.

We will start works over the coming months to prepare the Ruislip Golf Course for redevelopment.

Our works will include:

• Setting up security fencing and hoarding
• Archaeology works
• Ecological mitigation works
• U44 footpath diversion
• Ground investigation

During these works, public access points to the Golf course will be clearly marked along the area and notice boards will be installed to help keep the public informed.

We will continue to monitor noise, dust and vibration throughout our works to ensure that we have adequate measures in place to minimise disruption.

June to September 2022 – Setting up security fencing and hoarding
Installing fencing along the area, shown on the map below (which will include strimming locally). Access to the golf course for the public will be maintained as long as possible by leaving access through the existing fencing.

June to 2 September 2022 – Archaeology works
Excavation of trenches, site mobilisation and compound set up with fencing, hard standings, and welfare accommodation.

July 2022 to June 2023 – Ecological mitigation works
Fencing installation, haul road construction, vegetation clearance and dewatering works leading to excavation and planting.

11 July 2022 to 1 March 2023 – Ground Investigation
To understand the existing ground conditions in several areas and gather information on the existing ground’s structural quality, workability, suitability for re-use.

1 August 2022 to 30 June 2023 – U44 footpath
Preparation works to secure and divert a section of the U44 footpath around the works area.

More info:
https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/preparation-works-for-redevelopment-of-the-golf-course/

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Short lane closure on Harvil Road:
Remedial works on Harvil Road from the junction of Skip Lane, down to our Gate 1 site entrance gate. These works were due for completion 25 June between 8am and 1pm however, we need to extend the duration of the lane closure to allow us to relocate the fence line in the same area. These works will take place now between 8am and 5pm.