Henrietta Street Public Realm Improvements Works - Servicing Plan Update June 2026

FM Conway has been commissioned on behalf of Westminster City Council to undertake public realm improvement works on Henrietta Street. Works commenced on 15 January 2026 for an estimated 11-month programme. 

The works include footway and carriageway re-construction along the extents of Henrietta Street including sections on Bedford Street and Southampton Street. The construction works are being delivered in phases (shown below) to maintain accessibility along the entire length of the road throughout the duration of the project. More information on project background can be found here.

A Phasing Plan showing indicative timings of the planned works on Henrietta Street.

In order to undertake the works safely, the closure of Henrietta Street to traffic will be required. Appropriate diversion routes will be marked on site. A diversion plan is available on the project website, which details the impacts to servicing and deliveries.

Servicing Plan Update - June 2026

During Phase 1 and Phase 2 works, Henrietta Street remained open for servicing and deliveries between 7 am and 11 am. Access from Southampton Street was closed, with an alternative route provided via Russell Street and Covent Garden.

Phase 3 works have been split into sub-phases to minimise disruption to residents and businesses as we move westward along Henrietta Street’s southern footway, toward Bedford Street. 

As such, the servicing plan for the area has been updated to match this works programme as we continue to progress through Phase 3.

During Phase 3A, vehicular access was available was available from Bedford Street onto Henrietta Street, as far as c. No. 11 Henrietta Street (Sticks’n’Sushi).

As works progressed into Phase 3B, vehicular access was also made available from Southampton Street northbound, into Covent Garden. Both accesses remained open for a period of time.

Now, from Tuesday 23^rd June, when Phase 3C works commence, vehicular access will be available only from Southampton Street northbound into Covent Garden.

Vehicular access from Bedford Street onto Henrietta Street will be closed from this date.

Traffic flow on Maiden Lane remains reversed to allow through traffic between 7 am and 11 am. Maiden Lane remains closed to traffic between 11 am and 7 am.

This will function as illustrated in the image below. This Servicing Plan will remain in place until the completion of the project.

The Servicing Plan taking effect from Phase 3C works until project completion.

Further Information

If you have any questions while works are taking place, please contact the Public Liaison Officer, Bob Burton. Bob can be reached by calling 07760 962103, although he may not always be on-site.

Should you require further information or any reasonable adjustment during these works, please do not hesitate to contact FM Conway on 01732 600 700 or email: HenriettaStreet@wsp.com