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National Grid continues to make good progress with works at its New Cross site. Since preparation began at the site in June 2019, a deep vertical shaft has been constructed to access the tunnel below, and two tunnel boring machines have been launched from here. We have another busy year of works planned for 2022, which will see these tunnel boring machines continue to work their way from the site, burrowing eastwards towards our sites in Kidbrooke and Eltham, and westward towards our sites in Lambeth and Clapham.
July 2021 - July 2022 – Tunnel Construction to Lambeth
January 2022 – March 2023 – Tunnel Construction to Kidbrooke
July 2022 – early 2023 – Tunnel Construction to Clapham
January 2023 - February 2023 – Tunnel clean to Clapham
March 2023 - end 2023 – Tunnel construction to Eltham
December 2023 - February 2024 – Tunnel clean to Eltham
August 2024 - Tunnelling equipment demobilised
End of 2025 – End of works
Our current working hours are:
Monday-Friday: 24-hour underground tunnelling
Saturday and Sunday: 24-hour maintenance works
If you would like to discuss the project in greater detail or have any questions, please contact our community relations team using the details below:
Call our Freephone helpline number: 0800 783 2855 (lines open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
Email: [email protected]
Write to: FREEPOST NATIONAL GRID