Residents and drivers in the London Borough of Brent are set for a mixed month of transport disruption, with several key roads scheduled to reopen while new closures come into force for essential utility works.
Major Reopenings After Lengthy Closures
Some relief is on the horizon for certain areas. Abbey Road in Park Royal is finally set to reopen on December 30, having been closed since late July for extensive water works. This nearly five-month closure will conclude at the end of the month.
In Willesden, Wharton Close is scheduled to reopen on December 21 after being shut since October 6. Similarly, Bermans Way in Dollis Hill will reopen on December 14, following its closure on October 24. Both were closed for water utility projects.
New and Ongoing Disruptions for December
However, new closures will bring fresh challenges. In Park Royal, Cumberland Avenue will close from December 1 until January 4, 2026, also for water works. This means traffic disruption will continue in the area even as Abbey Road reopens.
A significant long-term closure continues on Harlesden High Street. The bus-only section between Tavistock Road and the Harlesden Jubilee clock remains shut for carriageway reconstruction. It is not expected to reopen until February 28, 2026, having been closed since mid-September.
Other notable closures throughout the borough include Fryent Way in Kingsbury, which will be closed for highway maintenance until December 13. Several other residential streets across Dollis Hill, Willesden, Wembley, and Sudbury will also see short-term closures for various utility works.
Full List of Brent Road Closures
The Local Democracy Reporting Service, using data from one.network, has compiled a complete schedule of planned works. Drivers are advised to plan alternative routes and look for signed diversions to avoid substantial delays.
Ongoing and planned closures for December include:
- Jackman Mews (Dollis Hill): Closed December 15-19 for electrical works.
- Mora Road (Dollis Hill): Closed December 8-11 for water works.
- Leeland Way (Dollis Hill): Closed from November 26 to December 21 for water works.
- High Street (Harlesden): Closed from September 15 to February 28, 2026, for carriageway reconstruction.
- Mordale Drive (Kingsbury): Closed from November 19 to December 17 for gas works.
- Fryent Way (Kingsbury): Closed December 1-17 for highway repairs.
- Cumberland Avenue (Park Royal): Closed December 1 to January 4, 2026, for water works.
- Abbey Road (Park Royal): Closed from July 28 to December 30 for water works.
- Chaplin Road (Sudbury): Closed from November 22 to December 9 for water works.
- Drury Way (Wembley): Closed December 10-11 for telecoms works.
- Dunster Drive (Wembley): Closed December 1-5 for water works.
- Wharton Close (Willesden): Closed from October 6 to December 21 for water works.
- Bermans Way (Willesden): Closed from October 24 to December 14 for water works.
- Belton Road (Willesden): Closed from November 17 to December 19 for water works.
- Churchill Road (Willesden): Closed December 1-5 for water works.
- Dean Road (Willesden): Closed from November 24 to December 23 for water works.
While some of these closures will be in effect 24 hours a day, others may be limited to overnight works. Residents and commuters are encouraged to check local signage and transport authority updates for the latest information on diversion routes and exact timings.
