HS2 in Northamptonshire
HS2 in your area
The railway runs through open countryside in Northamptonshire, following a largely rural route. We’re building viaducts and earthworks to maintain the smooth, straight track needed for high-speed travel.
What we're building in Northamptonshire
Greatworth tunnel
The Greatworth tunnel will run for 1.7 miles (2.7km) through West Northamptonshire.
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Lower Thorpe viaduct
The 220m Lower Thorpe viaduct will carry trains across Banbury Lane. It will also help manage flood risk by allowing rainwater to drain into existing watercourses.
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Edgcote viaduct
The 515m Edgcote viaduct will carry trains across the River Cherwell floodplain. It will sit low in the landscape.
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Chipping Warden tunnel
The Chipping Warden tunnel will run for 1.5 miles (2.5km) past Chipping Warden village.
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Highfurlong Brook viaduct
The 163m Highfurlong Brook viaduct will carry trains across the Highfurlong Brook and its floodplain, near the village of Aston le Walls, Northamptonshire. The Highfurlong Brook is a tributary of the River Cherwell, which joins the Thames at Oxford.
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How we manage construction
We work to minimise disruption for residents and businesses, reduce the impact on roads and transport, protect the environment, and keep communities informed at every stage.
Current work in the area
How and why we're building HS2
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