Harrow Faces Significant Road Disruption Throughout February with Extended Closures
Residents across the London Borough of Harrow are set to encounter considerable travel disruption throughout February as a series of planned road closures come into effect for essential utility and improvement works. The most substantial closure will see College Road in Harrow Weald shut for approximately two months, with other key routes affected for shorter periods.
Major Long-Term Closures Impacting Key Routes
According to data from one.network, compiled by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, several closures will extend beyond February, causing prolonged inconvenience. The most notable is College Road in Harrow Weald, which will close from February 16th and remain shut until April 17th to facilitate essential gas works. This represents a significant disruption for local traffic, with diversions expected to be in place.
Another ongoing closure is Buckland Rise in Hatch End, which has been closed since January 23rd and will continue to remain shut until March 12th while water works are carried out. This means residents in the area will face continued access issues throughout the entire month of February.
Full Breakdown of February Road Closures in Harrow
The planned closures vary in duration and purpose, affecting multiple neighbourhoods. Below is a comprehensive list of all ongoing and scheduled road closures for February:
- St Thomas’ Drive (Hatch End): Road closed from February 26 to February 27 for telecoms works.
- Buckland Rise (Hatch End): Road closed from January 23 to March 12 for water works.
- Edgware Way (Edgware): Road closed from January 26 to February 14 for highway improvement works.
- Spurroad Roundabout (Edgware): Road closed from January 28 to February 2 for highway improvement works.
- Burnt Oak Broadway (Edgware): Road closed from February 9 to February 20 for mobile network maintenance.
- Jellicoe Gardens (Stanmore): Road closed from January 5 to February 2 for gas works.
- Chortley Avenue (Stanmore): Road closed from February 2 to February 16 for gas works.
- College Road (Harrow Weald): Road closed from February 16 to April 17 for gas works.
- Radnor Road (North Harrow): Road closed from February 3 to February 5 for water works.
- Holmdene Avenue (Pinner): Road closed from February 16 to February 18 for water works.
Advice for Residents and Commuters
With these closures set to cause substantial disruptions, residents are strongly advised to plan their journeys in advance and look out for official diversion routes. Some closures will only occur overnight, but others involve full daytime shutdowns that could significantly impact daily commutes and local business access.
The variety of works – ranging from gas and water utility upgrades to highway improvements and telecom maintenance – reflects ongoing infrastructure investment across the borough. However, the timing and duration of these closures, particularly the extended shutdown of College Road, will undoubtedly test the patience of Harrow's motorists and pedestrians throughout late winter and into spring.
