Harrow Road Closures in April: Pinner Street Set to Remain Closed Until June
College Road in Harrow Weald is scheduled to reopen for the first time since mid-February, marking the end of prolonged gas works. However, a series of new road closures will impact Harrow throughout April, with Norman Crescent in Pinner facing an extended shutdown until June.
Key Closures and Reopenings
Norman Crescent in Pinner will close for essential water works from April 6 to June 19, a closure lasting over two months. Meanwhile, College Road in Harrow Weald, closed since February 18 for gas works, is set to reopen around April 21. Boxtree Road in Harrow Weald will also reopen at the start of April after a nearly three-week closure for similar gas works.
Other areas in Harrow will experience temporary disruptions. South Harrow will see roads like West Street and Heath Road close for water and electricity works, respectively, with closures lasting from a week to ten days. Wealdstone, Rayners Lane, and North Harrow will also face short-term closures for utility works, affecting routes such as Larkfield Avenue and Woodberry Avenue.
Full List of April Road Closures in Harrow
According to data from one.network, compiled by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the following closures are planned or ongoing:
- West Street (South Harrow): Closed from March 30 to April 10 for water works.
- Heath Road (South Harrow): Closed from April 9 to April 17 for electricity works.
- Larkfield Avenue (Wealdstone): Closed from April 27 to May 1 for electricity works.
- Connaught Road (Harrow Weald): Closed from March 30 to April 3 for electricity works.
- College Road (Harrow Weald): Closed from February 18 to April 21 for gas works.
- Boxtree Road (Harrow Weald): Closed from March 12 to April 1 for gas works.
- Elms Road (Harrow Weald): Closed from March 12 to April 1 for gas works.
- Woodberry Avenue (North Harrow): Closed from March 30 to April 2 for water works.
- Suffolk Road (Rayners Lane): Closed from April 22 to May 1 for water works.
- Lyncroft Avenue (Rayners Lane): Closed from April 29 to May 8 for water works.
- Norman Crescent (Pinner): Closed from April 6 to June 19 for water works.
Impact on Residents and Travel
These closures, ranging from overnight to multi-month durations, are expected to cause significant disruptions. Residents are advised to monitor diversion routes to avoid delays. The Local Democracy Reporting Service highlights that while some works are brief, others, like the Norman Crescent closure, will require long-term planning for local commuters.
Utility companies are conducting these essential works to upgrade infrastructure, but the timing coincides with increased spring traffic. Authorities urge patience and caution during this period, as alternative routes may become congested.
