TfL Gears Up for Weekend Roadworks on A40 Westway from New Year
Weekend Lane Closures Hit A40 Westway
Transport for London (TfL) is back in action, resuming crucial repairs on the A40 Westway after a Christmas break. From Friday, January 3, until Monday, February 17, the eastbound lanes will shut down every weekend. Closures run from 10pm Fridays to 5pm Mondays between the Westway roundabout and Marylebone flyover.
Signed diversions will guide drivers around the closures to ease the traffic chaos.
Why the Work Matters: Expansion Joint Repairs Underway
The focus is on fixing the 50-year-old expansion joints that let the elevated road breathe with temperature shifts. These joints are vital to keeping the flyover stable and safe. Once eastbound repairs wrap up mid-February, the westbound side gets the same treatment from February 21 to May 19.
Good news: there will be no weekend closures during Bank Holidays on April 18–21, May 2–5, and May 23–26.
TfL Promises Clear Updates & Safety Focus
A TfL spokesperson said, “This maintenance is essential to ensure the long-term safety and reliability of the Westway. We thank the public for their patience as we carry out these vital improvements.” Locals and businesses will get regular updates on progress and impacts.
Drivers Beware: Expect Delays, Plan Ahead
Motorists should allow extra travel time on weekends during closures and consider alternative routes or public transport to dodge delays. This seven-month project is part of TfL’s wider effort to modernize London’s ageing infrastructure.
Stay tuned for more updates as work rolls on.
