HS2

1) HS2, Reset and Progress Discussions are progressing on the ‘Reset’ to the HS2 project though major announcements have been delayed again until the end of this year. ALIGN JV, one of the Main Civil Works Contractors has completed the civil engineering works in this area such as the 16km Chiltern Tunnel and all five intervention shafts which provide essential ventilation and safety access to the tunnel. The ALIGN JV will carry out some enabling work such as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, ahead of track and overhead line equipment installation.

2) The Chiltern tunnel north portal The north portal porous hood structures were completed in just over twelve months with the first hood pour taking place on 19 September 2024. As a result of the completion of this milestone the concrete batching plant was removed from the site, reducing the number of HGVs on local roads.

3) South Heath cutting - update ALIGN JV continues to create the railway cutting between South Heath and Bowood Lane with three overbridge crossings to accommodate Leather Lane – now a green bridge - and footpaths GMI/2 and 12 with a realignment of GMI/13.

4) Rights of Way (RoW) closed At our request, the HS2 engagement team have created an online interactive map which can be accessed via this QR Code or the online link below to keep walkers up to date on the RoWs closed. https://mapbox-test-7525a9-b7b2581e68ae2d4e8ca1.webflow.io/

-  Drop-in on GMMC Wednesday 3 June from 5pm to 7pm Wednesday 16th September 5pm to 7pm -  Warning of closure for up to two weeks of Rocky Lane for parapet installation from 27th July 2026