HS2 Work Notification: Princes Risborough to Aylesbury Line
Work item: HS2-MW-EK-Ph1-Ar-Ce-C2-Traf-15-14/06/2023
Work Item Summary
- Project Phase
- Phase 1
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Location
- Aylesbury, Princes Risborough, Stoke Mandeville
- Contractor
- EKFB JV
- Type of works
- Construction, Network Rail Possession/Closure, Traffic management
- Estimated Start Date
- 07/08/2023
- Estimated End Date
- 30/03/2024
What we are doing
Throughout 2023, we have been working to prepare for a period of construction where we have an interface with Network Rail. There is a programme planned for a 10- week closure of the Princes Risborough to Aylesbury line, known as a blockade, while we undertake our works.
During this time, we will be constructing, moving and commissioning the new line. The realignment, which is only around 20m from the original line, is integral to keeping the Network Rail line open as HS2 passes through.
We will also be installing additional noise hoarding either side of the railway line by the Hawkslade Estate. There may be some vegetation clearance required to enable this.
Network Rail will then be conducting some safety upgrades on Marsh Lane crossing to make the crossing compliant post realignment works, which will be in place until Spring 2024.
There will be a closure of the Princes Risborough to Aylesbury Line for 12 weeks, which includes 2 weeks of Network Rail culvert repair works.
When will these works take place?
• July/August – Noise hoarding installation
• Monday 7 August to Friday 18 August – closure of the Princes Risborough to Aylesbury Line and the Wendover Line for Network Rail works
• Friday 18 August after 8pm Marsh Lane crossing closed for Network Rail works until Spring 2024
• Saturday 19 August and Monday 30 October 2023 – HS2 Blockade works begin.
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