Brent Cross flyover upgrade starts after £10.8m DfT funding secured
Transport for London begins enabling works this month to renew the A41 flyover and Staples Corner interchange
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Transport for London will start enabling works this month to renew the Brent Cross A41 flyover and Staples Corner interchange. The project follows years of concerns over the ageing structure, which has been under a 7.5-tonne weight restriction since October 2022.
The flyover and interchange handle more than 120,000 vehicles daily, including 18 bus routes carrying 10,000 passengers. Transport for London said the upgrade is necessary to support ongoing regeneration in the area, including plans for 8,900 new homes and 26,000 jobs in Brent Cross Town.
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Funding and timeline
The Department for Transport allocated £10.8m for the first stage of the project. Enabling works begin this month, with main construction scheduled to start in late September 2024. Transport for London described the scheme as a multi-year effort to repair and renew the interchange.
A letter from Transport for London, posted by Cricklewood councillor Tariq Dar, stated the project would help avoid £1.7bn in economic impacts over 60 years. The letter said future restrictions or closures would be prevented by the upgrade.
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Staples Corner is a gateway to Wembley, Heathrow, and Central London, and it should be a welcoming and well maintained reflection of our community.
Tariq Dar, councillor for Cricklewood
Impact on residents and businesses
Transport for London will begin wider communications later this month to inform residents, commuters and businesses about travel advice. The Brent Cross footbridge beneath the flyover was closed on safety grounds, with a signed diversion now in place.
Once the flyover works are complete and the weight restriction lifted, Transport for London said attention would turn to the mid-level roundabout and A406 slip roads. No timeline was given for these later phases.
What happens next
Enabling works begin this month, with main construction starting in late September 2024. Transport for London will publish travel updates and diversions as the project progresses. Residents can expect further details on the mid-level roundabout and slip road works after the flyover upgrade is complete.
Questions this report answers
+Why is the Brent Cross flyover being upgraded?
The flyover has been under a 7.5-tonne weight restriction since October 2022 due to safety concerns. Transport for London said the upgrade will prevent £1.7bn in economic losses over 60 years and support local regeneration, including 8,900 new homes.
+How much will the Brent Cross flyover upgrade cost?
The Department for Transport has allocated £10.8m for the first stage of the project. Transport for London described it as a multi-year scheme, but no total cost has been confirmed for the full upgrade.
+When will the weight restriction on the Brent Cross flyover be lifted?
Transport for London has not given a specific date. The main construction works begin in late September 2024, and the restriction will be lifted once the flyover repairs are complete.
+How will the Brent Cross flyover upgrade affect local traffic?
Transport for London will publish travel advice and diversions later this month. The Brent Cross footbridge beneath the flyover is already closed, with a signed diversion in place. Further updates will follow as works progress.
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