Part of the TfL Northern Line will temporarily close this year- Here’s where and when

A section of the Northern line will temporarily close on at least 16 different days this year to allow for a major redevelopment of a Tube station.

London Underground passengers will face major disruption with full closures planned at multiple stations for more than a week in April.

Further weekend closures are also earmarked for three weekends in June.

What parts of the Northern line will be affected?

The Northern line will shut between Golders Green and Edgware to allow for development work on Colindale station.

The closures will affect Golders Green, Brent Cross, Hendon Central, Colindale, Burnt Oak and Edgware stations.

When will the closures take place?

The closures will take place on the following dates: April 2 to 11, June 15 to 16, June 22 to 23 and June 29 to 30.

What work will take place at Colindale station?

The 1960s-era station will be replaced with a new ‘landmark’ building, according to Transport for London (TfL).

It will include a ticket hall and a lift to deliver step-free access for the first time, with work expected to start this year.

Colindale station is also set to temporarily close from summer 2024 to the end of autumn, although dates have yet to be announced.

The work is part of a £43.1m project to upgrade both Colindale and Leyton Tube stations.

Both Colindale and Leyton stations serve rapidly growing communities, with the upgraded Tube stations set to support major housing developments.

A TfL spokesman said: ‘It means that TfL can now go ahead with letting the construction contract before the end of this year for the rebuilding of Colindale station which, in its current state, was projected to reach passenger capacity by 2026.

‘Leyton station will also get a new ticket hall built adjacent to the existing one, two new staircases and two lifts making the station fully accessible for the first time and ensuring it has capacity to support future passenger demand. 

‘The construction contract is expected to be awarded in summer 2024.’