Main works construction update – Gilson
Work item: HS2-MW-BBV-Ph1-Ar-No-N1-Prog-works-38-08/11/2022
Work Item Summary
- Project Phase
- Phase 1
- Region
- Warwickshire, West Midlands
- Location
- Gilson
- Worksite Name
- Gilson
- Contractor
- BBV JV
- Type of works
- Construction
- Estimated Start Date
- 07/10/2022
- Estimated End Date
- 31/12/2025
What we are doing
Throughout this year, BBV have been completing works within Gilson to prepare for the construction of the future railway. These works are for a number of construction assets that will carry the future railway northwest towards Birmingham and north towards Kingsbury. The works and timings outlined below are subject to change and some of these works may be subject to consent.
M42 Coleshill Box Structure
The M42 Coleshill Box Structure will carry the HS2 line over the M42, to the south of Gilson Drive. To prepare for these works we will complete drainage and embankment removal works to both sides of the M42 from October 2022 until March 2023. In November 2022, we will start the construction of a piling platform on both sides of the M42, with these works expected to be complete in April 2023. This construction will allow us to begin piling. The works area will include stockpiles of imported stone that will be used in the construction of the piling platform. The piles will be used to form a foundation that provides support for the structure by distributing the weight of the structure evenly across the ground.
Gilson Cutting and Coleshill North Viaduct
To the east of the M42. We will construct a piling platform – Coleshill North Viaduct piling platform. The Coleshill North Viaduct connects to the M42 Box structure and will carry the HS2 line over the realigned Gilson Road.
To the north of Gilson Road, we will be constructing a cutting. We will continue to complete preparatory works in this area such as constructing haul roads, creating car parking zones and stockpiling materials until the end of October 2022.
Green Lane Embankment
We will also continue construction works on the Green Lane embankment, which carries the HS2 line northwest towards the M42 M6 link road. In this area we will also complete drainage works, material import and stockpiling.
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