Brent Cross Flyover works begin September 30
Two-year renewal scheme funded by £10.8 million from Department for Transport will strengthen structure.
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Transport for London (TfL) has announced that essential renewal works on the A41 Brent Cross Flyover will start on the night of September 30. The project, scheduled to last for two years, aims to strengthen the ageing structure and future-proof it for decades. The Department for Transport has provided £10.8 million in funding for the scheme, which will enable TfL to restore the flyover to its full load-bearing capacity and lift the current 7.5-tonne weight restriction that has been in place since 2022.
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The initial phase of works will involve overnight closures on the A406 North Circular. The westbound carriageway will be closed between 10pm and 5am on September 30. Further overnight closures are planned for the A41 carriageways on October 1-2 and October 5-6. TfL stated that journeys on the A41, A406 North Circular, and surrounding roads are expected to take longer due to the restrictions.
Scheme Details and Impact
The flyover, which carries the A41 over the North Circular, is used by more than 120,000 vehicles daily. TfL has indicated that the main impacts for drivers will be lane restrictions and a contraflow system on the A41 flyover, resulting in reduced road space. From October 1 to October 28, lane restrictions will be in place on the A41 Hendon Way. From October 29, a contraflow system will be implemented on the A41 flyover itself, allowing traffic to continue in both directions but with diminished capacity.
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Stuart Harvey, chief capital officer at TfL, previously stated that the A41 Brent Cross Flyover is a critical part of London’s road network. He added that the works are necessary to ensure its continued safety and reliability for the millions of journeys it supports. The renewal project includes structural strengthening, replacement of safety barriers, and the installation of new waterproofing, among other upgrades. This initiative is part of a wider programme by TfL to modernise key interchanges in the area.
Drivers are advised by TfL to check the Brent Cross flyover renewals project page at tfl.gov.uk before travelling, allow extra time for their journeys, or consider alternative routes.
Questions this report answers
+When will the works on the Brent Cross Flyover begin?
Works to renew the A41 Brent Cross Flyover are scheduled to commence on the night of September 30. This marks the start of a two-year project to strengthen and future-proof the structure.
+What is the cost of the Brent Cross Flyover renewal project?
The Department for Transport has provided £10.8 million in funding for the renewal scheme. This funding will support the two-year project aimed at strengthening the flyover and removing its current weight restriction.
+What are the initial traffic impacts of the flyover works?
On September 30, the A406 North Circular will be closed westbound from 10pm to 5am. Further overnight closures are scheduled for the A41 on October 1-2 and October 5-6. Lane restrictions and a contraflow system will also be implemented on the A41 flyover.
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