Hampton 3605 mains replacement in Clapham and Battersea

We're replacing over 2.7km of pipes in the Clapham and Battersea area. This upgrade will reduce the chance of bursts and provide a more reliable water supply. This long-term solution will future-proof your water network for generations to come.

This page was last updated on 27 February 2026.

When and where we'll be working

Our work started on Monday 5 January 2026. We'll be working in phases along the road to complete the scheme.

Working hours:

  • Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm
  • Saturday - 9am to 3pm

Fontarabia Road

5 January 2026 for around eight weeks

Road closures:

  • Phase 1: From junction of Taybridge road to 17 Fontarabia Road
  • Phase 2: From 17 to 41 Fontarabia Road
  • Phase 3: From 41 Fontarabia Road to junction of Forthbridge Road

Acanthus Road

5 January 2026 for around six weeks

Road closures:

  • Phase 1: From 20 Acanthus Road to end of road
  • Phase 2: From 20 Acanthus Road to junction of Lavender Hill

Marjorie Grove

19 January 2026 for around eight weeks

Road closures:

  • Phase 1: Sisters Avenue to junction of Mysore
  • Phase 2: Mysore Road to junction of Clapham Common (north side)

Kelmscott Road

2 February 2026 for around nine weeks

Road closure between 76 Bolingbroke Grove and 11 Kelmscott Road

Shelgate Road

19 February 2026 for around six weeks

Road closure between 31 and 55 Shelgate Road.

Jadburgh Street

20 February 2026 for around six weeks.

Road closure of Clapham Common North side until number 52.

Mysore Road

2 March 2026 for around 11 weeks

Road closures: 

  • Phase 1: Junction of Marjorie Grove to junction of Mysore Road
  • Phase 2: Junction of Elspeth Road to 73 Elspeth Road
  • Phase 3: 73 to 55 Elspeth Road
  • Phase 4: 55 to 35 Elspeth Road
  • Phase 5: 35 to 17 Elspeth Road
  • Phase 6: 17 Elspeth Road to junction of Lavender Hill

After phase 6, we’ll test the new water pipe before we connect you to it.

Please note that these dates and durations may be subject to change. We'll notify you if any updates occur, and you can also keep an eye on this webpage for the latest information.

As part of this scheme, we'll also be working on Tregarvon Road and Marmion Road. We'll update you with further information before these works start. 

We've now completed works on Adderley Grove, Ashness Road and Bowood Road. 

How this may affect you

  • Pedestrian access will be maintained for residents and businesses
  • Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles
  • Increased noise and vehicle movements, but we’ll do everything we can to reduce this with sound barriers
  • Some suspended parking

We may also need to turn off your water supply for a short time. If so, we’ll send you a letter with more details at the time.

Get in touch

If you have any questions, please call us on 0800 316 9800 or you can email us. Please quote reference: BB01362341.

Work in progress at Hampton Junction barrier