A40 Acton Bridges

The installation of the first new bridge beams at Wales Farm Road Bridge was a major project milestone in October 2006

Transport for London (TfL) is currently carrying out work to replace the two A40 Western Avenue bridges over the railway lines at Wales Farm Road and Perryn Road in Acton. This is a challenging engineering project, involving a complex construction sequence in order to maintain normal traffic and rail operations throughout the project, as well as ensuring safety at all times.

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On this page: Latest news; Contact us; Why is this work necessary?; How long will the project take?

Latest news

Final phase of dismantling work underway at Perryn Road Bridge

20 January 2009

Dismantling and removal of the final section of the old Perryn Road Bridge was completed in December 2008.

The careful dismantling of the existing bridges and construction of the new bridge sections is being carried out in phases to minimise disruption.

Meanwhile, work to build the new sections of both bridges continues, with deck construction at Wales Farm Road Bridge now substantially complete.

Installation of the final set of steel beams is underway at Perryn Road Bridge and construction of the new bridge deck will follow. Utility diversion works are also ongoing.

Further information about the project can be viewed on this website, which will be updated regularly as the work progresses.

Works at Perryn Road Bridge

Works at Perryn Road Bridge

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Calling freephone on: 0800 234 6004
Email: info@A40ActonBridges.info

Why is this work necessary?

We need to undertake this major construction project because the bridges were built during the late 1920s and were not designed to manage today's volumes of A40 traffic - over 100,000 vehicles a day. The new bridges will also ensure the safety of the railway tracks below that handle all rail networks in and out of Paddington, including the Heathrow Express and First Great Western - over 800 trains, transporting 145,000 passengers daily.

Replacing the bridges also means we can improve the highway layout over the bridges as well as creating access and crossing improvements for pedestrians, cyclists and people with disabilities.

How long will the project take?