Brent Road Closures in August
Multiple routes in Wembley and Kingsbury will face disruption due to essential works.
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Several road closures are planned across the London Borough of Brent throughout August 2026. These disruptions are due to ongoing water, gas, and telecoms works. Some roads will remain shut for weeks or months, while others are scheduled to reopen.
Reopening Routes
Harrow Roads to Reopen and Close for Utility Works
Several streets across the borough will see disruptions and reopenings throughout August due to essential maintenance.
Motorists will see Oldfield Road in Harlesden reopen on August 3, having been closed since April for essential water works. Dudden Hill Lane in Willesden will also reopen on August 31, following a closure since early June. Cecil Avenue in Wembley is expected to reopen on August 8 after road maintenance since June.
Wembley and Kingsbury Disruptions
Significant closures are expected in Wembley and Kingsbury. Stag Lane in Kingsbury will be closed from August 10 to August 13 for water works. In Wembley, Pitfield Way and Mitchell Way will be shut on August 8 and 9 for water works. The North Circular Road will be closed from August 10 to August 15 for telecoms works. Swinderby Road will be closed from August 5 to August 7 for water works. South Way will be closed from August 24 to August 26 for water works. Pembroke Road will be closed from August 10 to August 12 for water works. Corringham Road will be closed from August 25 to August 28 for telecoms works.
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Extended Closures
Some roads will experience prolonged closures. Strode Road in Willesden will remain shut until November 23. Bertie Road and Belton Road in Willesden will be closed until October 12. Leopold Road in Harlesden will be closed from August 28 until October 12. Caples Road in Harlesden will be closed from August 17 until September 7. Chapter Road and Meyrick Road in Willesden will remain closed until August 31, as will Dudden Hill Lane and Churchmead Road.
Stanmore Incident
Separately, a burst water main caused flooding and disruption in Stanmore. The extent of the damage and the duration of any related works were not detailed.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service compiled the list of closures based on information from one.network. Residents are advised to check diversion routes to avoid potential traffic delays.
Questions this report answers
+Which roads in Wembley and Kingsbury will be closed in August?
Stag Lane in Kingsbury will be closed from August 10 to 13, while Pitfield Way and Mitchell Way in Wembley will be shut on August 8 and 9. The North Circular Road will also close from August 10 to 15, and Swinderby Road from August 5 to 7, all due to water or telecoms works.
+When will Oldfield Road in Harlesden reopen after its closure?
Oldfield Road in Harlesden is set to reopen on August 3, 2026, after being closed since April for essential water works. This follows months of disruption for residents and motorists in the area.
+How long will some of the road closures last in Brent?
Several roads face prolonged closures, including Strode Road in Willesden until November 23 and Bertie Road and Belton Road until October 12. These extended closures are part of ongoing essential infrastructure works across the borough.
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