TfL begins £10.8m Brent Cross flyover renewal after 7.5-tonne weight limit
Works on the A41 Staples Corner flyover start this month to lift restrictions and prevent future closures
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Transport for London will start renewing the Brent Cross flyover at Staples Corner this month, after securing £10.8 million from the Department for Transport. The A41 structure has been under a 7.5-tonne weight restriction since October 2022, disrupting freight and bus routes in the area.
Enabling works begin later this month, with main construction scheduled to start at the end of September. The project is expected to last several years, with TfL describing it as essential to maintaining access for 120,000 daily vehicles and 18 bus routes carrying 10,000 passengers.
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Why the flyover matters
The Brent Cross interchange connects the A41 and the North Circular Road, serving as a key route for traffic between north-west London, Wembley, Heathrow and central London. A letter from TfL, posted by Cricklewood councillor Tariq Dar, stated the flyover supports ongoing regeneration in the area, including plans for 8,900 new homes and 26,000 jobs.
TfL said the renewal will prevent around £1.7 billion in economic impacts over the next 60 years. Without the works, future restrictions or closures could disrupt commercial traffic and local businesses. The council has raised concerns about the ageing infrastructure for years, with Cllr Dar calling Staples Corner a gateway that should reflect the community.
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“I have been raising concerns about the deteriorating condition of the Staples Corner roundabout and flyover for many years. I am pleased that TfL has finally agreed to carry out improvement works.”
Tariq Dar, Cricklewood councillor
What happens next
TfL will begin wider communications later this month to inform residents, commuters and businesses about travel advice and project updates. The Brent Cross footbridge beneath the flyover remains closed on safety grounds, with a signed diversion in place. Further updates will be provided as the project progresses.
Once the flyover works are complete and the weight restriction lifted, TfL expects to turn its attention to the mid-level roundabout and A406 slip roads. No timeline has been given for these later stages.
Questions this report answers
+Why is the Brent Cross flyover being renewed?
The flyover has been under a 7.5-tonne weight restriction since October 2022 due to its deteriorating condition. TfL says the renewal will improve safety and avoid £1.7bn in economic impacts over 60 years by preventing future closures or restrictions.
+How much will the Brent Cross flyover renewal cost?
Transport for London secured £10.8 million from the Department for Transport to begin the first stage of the renewal project. The total cost of the multi-year scheme has not been disclosed.
+When will the Brent Cross flyover works start?
Enabling works begin later this month, with main construction scheduled to start at the end of September. The project is expected to last several years, with no fixed completion date yet announced.
+How will the Brent Cross flyover works affect traffic?
TfL will communicate travel advice and updates to residents, commuters and businesses later this month. The Brent Cross footbridge beneath the flyover is already closed, with a signed diversion in place.
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