HS2 contractors begin work on key East West Rail bridge
Contractors working on High Speed 2 (HS2) have begun construction of a key bridge where the East West Rail line will cross the high speed rail route in Calvert, Buckinghamshire.
To simplify both projects and reduce disruption for the local community, 3km of earthworks and bridges for the East West Rail project are being delivered by HS2’s main contractor, EKFB – a joint venture made up of Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and Bam Nuttall.
Foundation work on the bridge began this week, with EKFB and BauerKeller using a rotary bored piling rig to install the 38m deep foundation piles for the bridge.
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HS2 now required to declare construction impact on woodlands and local roads
HS2 Ltd will be required to publish reports on the scheme’s impact on ancient woodland, as well as giving local authorities more notice about road closures.
The new measures are part of amendments made to the West Midlands to Crewe (Phase 2a) bill.
The amendments tabled by the House of Lords have now been passed by MPs.
They require HS2 Ltd to publish annual reports regarding the construction impact of each phase of the scheme on ancient woodland.
High Speed 2 (HS2) minister Andrew Stephenson said he has also committed to “wider environmental reporting” on the scheme’s impact.