Harvil Rd – Update on Water Commissioning works   The Water Samples HS2/SCS sent off to Affinity Water recently to get the new Water Main cleared for Commissioning to the Live Network have been returned as successful so the Water Main can now be commissioned to the Affinity Water Network.   To achieve this HS2/SCS will put up temporary Traffic Management on Harvil Rd near the Dogs Trust on Mon 18/12 between 10am and 11am so operatives can access the new Water Valves and activate the new Main. Please note this activity was supposed to take place on Fri 08/12 but moved to Thur 14/12 at the request of HS2/SCS.   These works will be done using Stop n Go Boards to keep disruption to as minimum as is possible, and we expect the work to take less than the 1 hour period requested (about 15 to 20 mins). Newyears Green Lane Road Closure for Conveyor Removal – Mon 12/02/24 until Sun 18/02/24   HS2/SCS are planning a Road Closure of Newyears Green Lane from Mon 12/02/24 until Sun 18/02/24 while they remove the Conveyor that currently oversails Newyears Green Lane between the NSPA and Copthall North Sites.   These works have been scheduled to take place during the School Half-Term Holidays (w/c 12/02/24) so that disruption to the Road Network can be reduced.   HS2/SCS have requested a full 6 days to complete these works as the removal can only be done if the weather conditions allow a Crane to remove the Conveyor, but LBH have requested that these works be expedited as quickly as possible so that the Road Closure may not require all 6 days.    the Diversion Route will be down Harvil Rd, Swakeleys Rd, Breakspear Rd South (and vice versa).   The Hillingdon Refuse & Recycling Centre will be open as usual with access via Harvil Road only during this Road Closure.

Harvil Rd – Update on Water Commissioning works

The Water Samples HS2/SCS sent off to Affinity Water last week to get the new Water Main cleared for Commissioning to the live network had been returned as successful so the Water Main can now be commissioned to the Affinity Water Network.

To achieve this HS2/SCS will put up temporary Traffic Management on Harvil Rd near the Dogs Trust on Fri 08/12 between 10am and 11am so operatives can access the new Water Valves and activate the new Main.

These works will be done using Stop n Go Boards to keep disruption to as minimum as is possible, and we expect the work to take less than the 1 hour period requested (about 15 to 20 mins).
Scheduled Tree Pruning at Locations of HS2 ANPR Cameras – now scheduled for Tue 12/12

HS2 have confirmed with LBH that they need to carry out some essential Tree branch pruning at the following locations where the HS2 ANPR Cameras are now having their views obstructed:

• Woodstock Drive Ickenham
• Harvil Road (Moorhall Road junction)
• Breakspear Rd South (Swakeleys Road end)
• Long Lane Ickenham
• Ickenham Road
• Victoria Road South Ruislip

The works are due to be carried out on Tue 12/12 during Core Working Hours (between 8am and 6pm).

Each location should not take more than 20-30 mins to cut back the branches and there will be no formal Traffic Management required.

These works were previously due to take place on 21/11 but postponed at short notice.

Confirmation of HS2 Working Hours over Christmas and New Year period

Please note that the HS2 Sites in Hillingdon will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period for both HS2 Contractors SCS and Align. Further details below:

HS2/SCS

Close on Fri 22/12/23 to Tue 02/01/24

• Following LBH Sites: West Ruislip Portal, Breakspear Rd South, Newyears Green Lane (NSPA), SSPA, Harvil Rd Gate 1 (Treatment Area), Harvil Rd Gate 2 (Copthall Tunnel)
• Skeleton crew throughout Christmas period
• Return to work with a safety day on Tue 02/01/24

Close on Day Shift of Sat 23/12 to Late Shift on 03/01/24

• Tunnelling Team – includes TBMs and all above ground activities such as Conveyors
• Skeleton crew throughout Christmas period
• Return to work Late Shift on Wed 03/01/24

HS2/Align

Close on Fri 22/12/23 to Tue 02/01/24

• Construction of Colne Valley Viaduct
• Skeleton crew throughout Christmas period for maintenance, Site safety and security
• Return to work on Tue 02/01/24

Harvil Road Final Road Closure – confirmed dates for Jan 2024

HS2/SCS have confirmed the dates for the Harvil Road Final Closures to complete the Realignment will now be from Mon 08/01/24 until Sun 28/01/24.

The Road Closure is split into 2 Phases:

• Phase 1 = Mon 08/01/24 to Sun 14/01/24 – 1 Week Road Closure at Skip Lane side
• Phase 2 = Mon 15/01/24 to Sun 28/01/24 – 2 Week Road Closure at Dogs Trust side

The Road Closures have been planned so there remains Access for the Skip Lane Businesses and the CERTAS Oil Depot at all times which is achieved by splitting down the Road Closure into 2 smaller parts.

Phase 1 – Road Closure at Skip Lane – Mon 08/01/24 to Sun 14/01/24

· Access for Skip Lane & Oil Depot from Dogs Trust side

• Civils Works Skip Lane
  o Hillingdon street lighting works (excavation, ducting, sleeves, pavement, post installation)
  o Electrical installation
  o Road Drainage works / Tie-in works
  o Traffic island construction
  o Road marking & signage
  o Kerb and pavement works
  o Fencing

Phase 2 – Road Closure at Dogs Trust – Mon 15/01/24 to Sun 28/01/24

· Access for Skip Lane & Oil Depot from Swakeleys Road/Harvil Rd

• Civils Works Skip Lane
  o Traffic Management re-arrangement
  o Skip Lane sheetpiles cutting
  o Road Drainage works / Tie-in works
  o Earthworks – Backfill
• Civils Works Dogs Trust
  o Hillingdon street lighting works (excavation, ducting, sleeves, pavement, post installation)
  o Electrical installation
  o Traffic island construction
  o Surfacing / Road Construction
  o Kerb and pavement works
  o Road marking
  o Safety barriers & Fencing installation

VMS Signage Installation Information – Harvil Rd Closure

6 VMS (Variable Message Signs) have been installed in preparation of the upcoming Harvil Road Full Road Closures in Jan 2024. These Signs will be turned on w/c 04/12 to display the upcoming Road Closures of Harvil Rd in Jan 2024.

Bus Route U9 Diversion during Harvil Road Closures

TfL have confirmed that Bus Route U9 will run on Diversion during the Harvil Road Closures in Jan 2024.

A full Timetable will be in operation but the Buses will leave Uxbridge and go as far as A40 Swakeleys Roundabout before beginning their Diversion along the A40 to Denham Roundabout, then along the A412 North Orbital Road, then onto Moorfield Road, then Moorhall Road and then finally onto Harvil Road and continuing on the normal Bus Route towards Harefield.

Just to update you that LBH has been in dialogue with HS2/SCS today that have informed us that the Water Samples they sent off to Affinity Water last week to get the new Water Main commissioned have been returned as failed.
This means that HS2/SCS has to flush through the new Water Main again and take new samples which must then be approved by Affinity Water prior to the new Main being commissioned.
In order to achieve this LBH has allowed HS2/SCS to install 3-Way Traffic Lights on the same section of road near the Dogs Trust that they had Traffic Lights in place recently to complete the Water Main between 30/10 and 12/11.
The 3-Way Traffic Lights will now be installed tomorrow Wed 15/11 at 9.30am and will be removed by 3.30pm tomorrow afternoon. They will then be installed again Thur 16/11 between 9.30am and 3.30pm and on Fri 17/11 between 9.30am and 3.30pm.

Wed 15/11 – Install Traffic Lights at 9.30am / Remove Traffic Lights at 3.30pm
Thur 16/11 – Install Traffic Lights at 9.30am / Remove Traffic Lights at 3.30pm
Fri 17/11 – Install Traffic Lights at 9.30am / Remove Traffic Lights at 3.30pm

While this is far from ideal, it means that for the Peak morning and afternoon periods the road will be fully open to traffic while allowing HS2/SCS to carry out its essential works Off-Peak during the day.
The Traffic Management Plan below shows the location of the Traffic Lights:

On 27 November 2023, survey works will be carried out at the Network railway bridge on Breakspear Road South.
We will investigate the condition of the sewer system using a CCTV camera mounted on a small robot. To carry out these works safely, a southbound lane closure will be in place overnight from 10pm to 5am.
For further information please see our works notification:

https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/night-time-lane-closure-on-breakspear-road-south/

Harvil Road Final Road Closure – confirmed dates for Jan 2024

HS2/SCS have confirmed the dates for the Harvil Road Final Closures to complete the Realignment will now be from Mon 08/01/24 until Sun 28/01/24.

The Road Closure is split into 2 Phases:
• Phase 1 = Mon 08/01/24 to Sun 14/01/24 – 1 Week Road Closure at Skip Lane side
• Phase 2 = Mon 15/01/24 to Sun 28/01/24 – 2 Week Road Closure at Dogs Trust side

The Road Closures have been planned so there remains Access for the Skip Lane Businesses and the CERTAS Oil Depot at all times which is achieved by splitting down the Road Closure into 2 smaller parts.

Phase 1 – Road Closure at Skip Lane – Mon 08/01/24 to Sun 14/01/24
• Access for Skip Lane & Oil Depot from Dogs Trust side
• Civils Works Skip Lane
o Hillingdon street lighting works (excavation, ducting, sleeves, pavement, post installation)
o Electrical installation
o Road Drainage works / Tie-in works
o Traffic island construction
o Road marking & signage
o Kerb and pavement works

Phase 2 – Road Closure at Dogs Trust – Mon 15/01/24 to Sun 28/01/24
• Access for Skip Lane & Oil Depot from Swakeleys Road/Harvil Rd
• Civils Works Skip Lane
o Traffic Management re-arrangement
o Skip Lane sheetpiles cutting
o Road Drainage works / Tie-in works
o Earthworks – Backfill
• Civils Works Dogs Trust
o Hillingdon street lighting works (excavation, ducting, sleeves, pavement, post installation)
o Electrical installation
o Traffic island construction
o Surfacing / Road Construction
o Kerb and pavement works
o Road marking
o Safety barriers & Fencing installation

Bus Route U9 Diversion during Harvil Road Closures

TfL have confirmed that Bus Route U9 will run on Diversion during the Harvil Road Closures in Jan 2024.

A full Timetable will be in operation but the Buses will leave Uxbridge and go as far as A40 Swakeleys Roundabout before beginning their Diversion along the A40 to Denham Roundabout, then along the A412 North Orbital Road, then onto Moorfield Road, then Moorhall Road and then finally onto Harvil Road and continuing on the normal Bus Route towards Harefield.

Breakspear Rd South Night Time Lane Closure – Mon 27/11 from 10pm until 5am on Tue 28/11

LBH have provided consent for HS2/SCS to carry out some surveying of a Thames Water Foul Sewer Manhole which will require a Lane Closure of Breakspear Rd South at Night on Mon 27/11 from 10pm until 5am on Tue 28/11.

Details of works:
Night Time Lane Closure on Breakspear Rd South – Mon 27/11 from 10pm until 5am on Tue 28/11:
• The Lane Closure will be on the Southbound carriageway and there will be Traffic Lights in place to control the traffic flow
• 3-Way Traffic Lights with Heads on Northbound, Southbound and at HS2 Haul Rd Crossing
• Haul Rd Crossing Lights on demand – as outside of Core Working Hours very little HS2 traffic crossing Haul Rd expected

Reason for Works:
• Internal survey of Thames Water Foul sewer manhole involving confined space man entry