We have an update regarding the ongoing situation on Eglinton Hill, as well as a positive development on the works on Herbert Road.
Herbert Road
As of Wednesday 7 January, bus services have resumed on Herbert Road. All four leaks on the street have been fixed, with the resurfacing works and fresh road markings also complete.
Eglinton Hill
Essential checks have been carried out on Eglinton Hill’s gas main, which has taken no damage as a result of the water leak in December 2025. The excavated site is currently being filled.
However, the burst main forced an obstruction back up the private drain under the carriageway on Eglinton Hill, which will require excavation in order to resolve. This means the road closure has been extended until Tuesday 20 January.
The council met with Thames Water on the afternoon of Wednesday 7 January to further inspect the site.
Due to the potential increase in foot traffic on Eglinton Hill, additional hand salting is being carried out to make it safer and easier to get around without regular bus services.
We’re sorry for the inconvenience this has caused to local residents and the wider public. The council is legally obligated to facilitate emergency works such as the ones carried out by Thames Water in this case, including to ensure any planned non-essential works are rescheduled to minimise disruption to emergency orders.
Bus services
Trees situated in the impacted area have been pruned in order to facilitate bus diversions. As well as additional pruning, we're exploring alternative means of aiding potential bus diversions in the area.
We continue to work closely with London Buses in case any further action is required to assist on these diversionary routes.
As TfL remain wholly responsible for the management of public transport matters such as diversionary bus routes, we encourage you to check your travel on the TfL Journey Planner before beginning setting off.
Additional information
The council is in constant contact with Thames Water regarding this situation, and we’ll continue to issue updates as and when we have them.