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Major improvements are planned for Wembley High Road. Starting on 13 January 2025, we will begin essential road reconstruction work on all sides of Wembley Triangle.
After discussions with local traders, TfL, and other stakeholders, the council decided to delay the start date to avoid clashing with the busy Diwali and Christmas periods.
Map showing closure of Wembley Triangle and parts of Wembley Hill Road, Harrow Road and Wembley High Road.
These works are expected to last for 18 weeks. During this period, extensive traffic management will be necessary, allowing access only for buses and emergency service vehicles.
Please refer to the phased Traffic Management Plans for more details of the closure:
Advance signing to inform of the works will be installed widely from 9 December.
A signed diversion route along classified roads will be provided for all other traffic.
We will be holding two drop-in sessions where residents and businesses can speak with officers and the contractor about the works and any concerns they may have.
We acknowledge the disruption and inconvenience this will cause and will do everything we can to minimise disruption and complete the upgrades as quickly as possible. For further information please read our FAQs.
Our roads are under increasing pressure from an ever-growing number of vehicles and the increase in weight of vehicles over the years. The road structure was found to be failing and in a state of disrepair, where short-term fixes were no longer appropriate.
These upgrades have been planned as part of a long-term investment to protect this key route for years to come.
The Council has been in contact with local communities, businesses, elected representatives and other stakeholders including Emergency services, TFL and London buses to advise of our plans and to implement the upgrades.
Advance signing to notify of the works has been installed and notification letters distributed to the local community.
There are no changes to the current parking arrangements along the surrounding roads. For phase two of the works, that will last approx. 1 month, access will not be permitted to St Joseph’s Church and the underground car parks of the adjacent residential blocks.
As with any major roadworks, travel times are expected to increase during these upgrades, so please allow extra time to prepare for your journey.
We have put in place diversions, so larger vehicles have clear alternative routes around the roadworks, which should free up other parts of the road network for domestic vehicles. Once motorists become familiar with diversions and find alternative routes, it is anticipated that any congestion will reduce as pressure on the area is alleviated.
If you have any question and would like more information about the planned upgrades or if you have a disability and would like this information in another format, please email Michael Heffernan Public Liaison Officer Michael.heffernan@gwhighways.co.uk or highways.management@brent.gov.uk.