Residents in Brent are facing significant disruption this May as multiple road closures come into effect for essential utility works. Streets in Willesden, Dollis Hill, and Kenton will be shut for weeks or even months, while some long-closed roads are finally reopening.
Union Road Reopens After Months
Union Road in Wembley, which has been closed since February for water works, is set to reopen on May 7. This follows a delay from its originally scheduled reopening in April.
Long-Term Closures in Willesden and Dollis Hill
Several roads will remain closed for extended periods. Churchill Road in Willesden will be shut from April 20 until July 27 for water works. Attewood Avenue in Dollis Hill is closed from April 27 to July 20. Morland Road in Kenton will be closed until July 3, and Oldfield Road in Harlesden until July 24.
Full List of Brent Road Closures in May
- Toley Avenue (Preston): Closed May 5-7 for water works.
- Beverley Gardens (Preston): Closed May 11-15 for electric works.
- Sedgecombe Avenue (Kenton): Closed May 1-31 for water works.
- St Leonards Avenue (Kenton): Closed April 20-May 19 for water works.
- Kenton Gardens (Kenton): Closed April 30-May 24 for water works.
- Morland Road (Kenton): Closed April 27-July 3 for water works.
- Union Road (Wembley): Closed February 18-May 7 for water works.
- Fulton Road (Wembley): Closed May 18-22 for electric works.
- Attewood Avenue (Dollis Hill): Closed April 27-July 20 for water works.
- Rutland Park (Willesden): Closed March 23-May 4 for water works.
- St Pauls Avenue (Willesden): Closed May 4-June 8 for water works.
- Chatsworth Road (Willesden): Closed May 4-June 8 for water works.
- Grange Road (Willesden): Closed May 18-22 for water works.
- Brondesbury Park (Willesden): Closed May 26-27 for water works.
- Windsor Road (Willesden): Closed March 6-May 5 for water works.
- Churchill Road (Willesden): Closed April 20-July 27 for water works.
- Colin Road (Willesden): Closed March 2-May 2 for water works.
- Oldfield Road (Harlesden): Closed April 24-July 24 for water works.
Residents are advised to plan alternative routes and look out for diversion signs to minimize delays. The closures are necessary for essential water, electric, and telecoms infrastructure improvements.
