Residents across the London Borough of Brent are set to face significant traffic disruption throughout February 2026, as a series of major road closures come into effect for essential utility and improvement works. However, there is some relief on the horizon, with several streets in Park Royal scheduled to reopen after prolonged closures lasting many months.
Major Closures and Long-Term Disruption
According to data compiled from one.network by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, numerous roads will be fully or partially shut, with some closures extending for weeks or even months. While certain works are planned for overnight hours only, others will cause sustained inconvenience for motorists and local communities.
In Willesden, Colin Road is a notable example, set to close from February 16 and not scheduled to reopen until April 20 for water works. Similarly, Linacre Road in the same area will shut on February 9, with its closure lasting until March 30. These are in addition to ongoing closures like Deacon Road, which has been closed since January 6 and will remain shut until March 23.
Wembley and Other Areas Affected
Wembley is also heavily impacted. Fulton Road will continue to be closed until the end of March for highway improvement works, having been shut since early January. Other significant closures in the area include Crawford Avenue, closed from January 28 to March 27 for water works, and Talbot Road, closed from February 2 to 13 for gas works.
Further disruptions are planned in Harlesden, Alperton, Kenton, and Sudbury, covering a range of works from gas and water infrastructure to mobile network upgrades. Residents are advised to plan alternative routes and heed diversion signs to avoid substantial delays.
Positive News: Park Royal Reopenings
Amidst the widespread closures, there is some positive news for the Park Royal area. Abbey Road is expected to reopen on February 14, marking its first reopening since it was closed for water works in July 2025. This ends a closure lasting over six months.
Cumberland Avenue, also in Park Royal, will similarly reopen on February 14, having been shut for water works since December 2025. These reopenings will provide much-needed relief for local traffic and businesses in the area.
Full List of February Closures in Brent
Below is a comprehensive breakdown of all ongoing and planned road closures in Brent for February 2026 and beyond, as identified by the Local Democracy Reporting Service:
- Crawford Avenue (Wembley): Road closed from January 28 to March 27 for water works.
- Talbot Road (Wembley): Road closed from February 2 to February 13 for gas works.
- Union Road (Wembley): Road closed from January 19 to February 6 for water works.
- Meadow Way (Wembley): Road closed from February 9 to February 11 for water works.
- Fulton Road (Wembley): Road closed from January 12 to March 20 for highway improvement works.
- Upton Gardens (Kenton): Road closed from February 23 to March 6 for gas works.
- Conduit Way (Harlesden): Road closed from February 23 to February 27 for water works.
- North Circular Road (Park Royal): Road closed from February 14 to February 21 for water works.
- Abbey Road (Park Royal): Road closed from July 28 2025 to February 14 for water works.
- Cumberland Avenue (Park Royal): Road closed from December 1 2025 to February 14 for water works.
- Manor Park Road (Harlesden): Road closed from January 27 to February 9 for gas works.
- Hanger Lane (Alperton): Road closed from February 11 to February 13 for mobile network works.
- Cleverley Crescent (Alperton): Road closed from February 11 to February 13 for mobile network works.
- Eton Avenue (Sudbury): Road closed from January 26 to February 5 for water works.
- Colin Road (Willesden): Road closed from February 16 to April 20 for water works.
- Deacon Road (Willesden): Road closed from January 6 to March 23 for water works.
- Acland Road (Willesden): Road closed from January 6 to February 17 for water works.
- Linacre Road (Willesden): Road closed from February 9 to March 30 for water works.
- Grange Road (Willesden): Road closed from January 26 to February 16 for water works.
- Dartmouth Road (Willesden): Road closed from February 13 to February 17 for water works.
Local authorities and utility companies are urging residents to stay informed via official channels and to allow extra time for journeys during this period of extensive roadworks. The disruptions, while inconvenient, are necessary for maintaining and upgrading critical infrastructure across the borough.
