Network Rail have distributed letters to houses near Highbury & Islington and Canonbury stations about the next stage of work on the London Overground line from Stratford to Gospel Oak.  The line will now be completely closed from 20 February until 31 May to allow work to take place 7 days a week between 8am and 10pm while they renew the track, install overhead power lines and upgrade the signalling system. They will also be lengthening platforms and installing lifts at some stations including Canonbury and Highbury & Islington.  Corsica Street will continue to be one of the access points they use to get to the tracks.

 All this will cause disruption for residents.  The council has imposed conditions on the work to keep noise to a minimum and Terry, John, Julie and Laura will be monitoring the situation carefully - if you are having problems because of the works, you should let Network Rail know direct on 08457 11 41 41, but please let us know too by emailing us at councillors@highburyeast.org.uk and we will take it up with the council and with Network Rail management.

You can find further details of the works on the Network Rail website.  Details of replacement buses and other alternative transport are in a TfL leaflet which can be viewed online by clicking here.

Network Rail are also organising a drop-in session at which residents can have their questions about the works answered.  This will take place next Wednesday, 10th February between 4.30 and 7.30pm at the Laycock Professional Development Centre on Laycock Street (also accessible from Highbury Station Road)