West Ruislip sheet piling works

from HS2

We’re writing to let you know about some planned works that we will be carrying out at our West Ruislip Portal site.

HS2 Works Notification: Notice of sheet piling works at West Ruislip Portal site – 22 June to 29 August 2026  

From 22 June to 29 August 2026 we will carry out sheet piling works within our West Ruislip Portal site, north of the Network Rail line and south of the Ruislip Golf Course. We will work during core hours, 9am to 6pm Mondays to Fridays and 9am to 1pm Saturdays.  

We will monitor increased noise levels during the piling installation activities. We apologise for any disruption this may cause.  

After the sheet pile installation works, we will continue with the following activities that are part of the Ickenham Stream diversion:
Excavation works (July 2026)
Drainage and reinforced concrete works (August 2026)
Pipework installation (September 2026)
Backfilling and sheet pile removal (October 2026)
Shaft construction (November 2026)
We will keep you updated as the work progresses.  

For further details and copy of the notification, please follow this link.
https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/notice-of-sheet-piling-works-at-west-ruislip-portal-site/#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=5916298b-5c6f-4269-8f8d-ce0e0eb30200

Harvil Road temporary traffic signals

HS2 Works Notification: Harvil Road Temporary three-way traffic signals – Update

We are removing the construction bellmouth at the junction of Dews Lane and resurfacing the bellmouth. A single lane closure and three-way traffic signals on Harvil Road will be put in place for the duration of these works.

Please see the key information regarding these works:

Please note the update to the traffic management times from 24 hours per day to 9:30am to 3pm each day.

Location

Dews Lane junction with Harvil Road, London Borough of Hillingdon.

Duration

A single lane closure will be in place from Wednesday 3 June to Tuesday 23 June 2026.

What to expect

  • Traffic management will be in place 9:30am to 3pm each day for the duration of these works to control traffic and ensure that operatives can work safely in the carriageway.
  • Please allow additional time for your journey during these works.

more info
https://assets.hs2.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AWN-Harvil-Road–1.pdf

Even more upcoming strike action

 

From 00:01 until 23:59 each day on Tuesday 2 and Thursday 4 June, planned strike action by RMT Tube drivers will take place. 

Impact on Tube services

During the strike action, no service is expected on the Circle line, Piccadilly line, the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate, and the Central line between White City and Liverpool Street.

Service is expected across all other Tube lines on both days. However, there will be disruption to journeys and service levels will vary across the London Underground network.

On both days, there will be limited service before 06:30 and customers should complete their journeys by 21:00.

Normal service is expected on Monday 1, Wednesday 3 and Friday 5 June.  
Table showing levels of service throughout Tube strikes, with services finishing early and starting late on Tuesdays and Thursdays and services disrupted during both days
  Buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, London Overground and Trams
During these strikes, buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, London Overground and trams will be running as normal but are expected to be busy.

Plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and check before you travel.

You may find it easier to walk or cycle some journeys. Our website has information on cycling in London, including our Santander Cycle Hire cycles and our cycleway routes, and walking options for journeys in Zone 1.

HS2 noise barrier update

Noise Barrier Installation at West Ruislip – 01/04 to 31/12
 
Piling ahead of the Installation of the Noise Barriers in now complete from Copthall Tunnel to West Ruislip.
 
From April 2026 the Noise Barrier Panels have begun to be installed during Core Working Hours (Mon to Fri – 8am to 6pm & Sat 8am to 1pm). 
 
Update – As of 01/06 (under the new main consent for this area) Installation of Drainage ahead of where the Noise Barriers will be installed has been consented to take place during Core Working Hours only (Mon to Fri 8am to 6pm & Sat 8am to 1pm).

Harvil Road restrictions

HS2 Works Notification: Harvil Road Temporary three-way traffic signals  
We are removing the construction bellmouth at the junction of Dews Lane and resurfacing the bellmouth. A single lane closure and three-way traffic signals on Harvil Road will be put in place for the duration of these works.  

Please see the key information regarding these works:   
Location Dews Lane junction with Harvil Road, London Borough of Hillingdon.  
Duration A single lane closure will be in place from Wednesday 3 June to Tuesday 23 June 2026.  
What to expect Traffic management will be in place 24 hours per day for the duration of these works to control traffic and ensure that operatives can work safely in the carriageway. Please allow additional time for your journey during these works.  

For more info and a map:
https://assets.hs2.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AWN-Harvil-Road-.pdf

More upcoming strike action

From 00:01 until 23:59 on Tuesday 2 and Thursday 4 June, planned strike action by RMT Tube drivers will take place, affecting all Tube services. 

A service is expected on most Tube lines on both days. However, there will be disruption to journeys and service levels will vary across the London Underground network.

On both days, services that do run are expected to start late and finish early.

Some disruption is expected during the early mornings on Wednesday 3 and Friday 5 June, as we return our services to normal.
  Buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, London Overground and Trams

During these strikes, buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, London Overground and trams will be running as normal but are expected to be busy.

Plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and check before you travel.
 

Hounslow East restrictions

from TfL

On Monday 1 June, there will be no step-free access to/from the eastbound platform at Hounslow East while we carry out planned maintenance work on one of the lifts. 

To access the Piccadilly line from Hounslow East during this time, take a westbound train to Hounslow West and change there for eastbound services. 

For a step-free exit at Hounslow East from Heathrow or Hounslow West, continue to Osterley and return on a westbound service. Alternatively, take bus routes 81, 203, 222, H32 or H98 from stop A from Hounslow West station to nearby Hounslow Bus Station. 

Step-free access to westbound Piccadilly line services will remain unaffected during this time. 

Plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and check before you travel using TfL Go or our website

We are sorry for any disruption this might cause to your journey.

Harvil Road night-time closures update

from HS2

We’re writing to update you that the weekend planned full road closure on Harvil Road is postponed. 

HS2 Works Update: Weekend overnight Harvil Road closure between 23 and 25 May is postponed

We planned to close Harvil Road between Saturday 23 May 10pm to 5am and Sunday 24 May 10pm to 5am to complete surveys and testing on the bridge. 

This work is now postponed. We will update you on new dates in due course.

Upcoming strike action

Planned strike action by RMT Tube drivers affecting all Tube services will take place between Tuesday 19 and Friday 22 May. 

A service is expected on most Tube lines. However, there will be disruption to journeys and service levels will vary throughout the week. 

Tuesday 19 and Thursday 21 May Morning – normal services expected until mid-morning Mid-morning – some disruption to journeys as services start to reduce ahead of strike action starting After midday – disruption to journeys expected on all lines and Tube services that do run will finish early Wednesday 20 and Friday 22 May Morning – disruption to journeys expected on all lines. Tube services that do run will start later than normal After midday – continued disruption to journeys throughout the afternoon and evening as we return the service to normal Evening – normal service Buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, London Overground and Trams

During these strikes, buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, London Overground and trams will be running as normal but are expected to be busy.

Plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and check before you travel.