Phase 1 - Achievements to date

Wood End Lock, Trent & Mersey Canal near Lichfield

Cappers Lane area Wyrley and Essington Canal near Lichfield

Curdworth Locks, Birmingham & Fazeley Canal

Here we secured additional spans in the planned viaduct over the canal to help preserve open views of the surrounding countryside from the canal.

Design on HS2 structures crossing our waterways

By analysing and defining the key principles for proposed HS2 rail crossings in terms of structural elements, siting and alignment we have been able to establish with HS2 appropriate design approaches for each canal interface on HS2 Phase 1. This agreed design approach for each crossing will form part of the design specification for the design and build crossing design development. The Trust will need to review the emerging designs to ensure they reflect appropriately the agreed design principles.

Noise mitigation

HS2 agreed to provide noise barriers on all bridges and viaducts crossing our waterways.