Updated notice of 24/7 working on the South Staffordshire railway line at Streethay
Work item: HS2-MW-BBV-Ph1-Ar-No-N2-Prog-works-18-20/03/2023
Work Item Summary
- Project Phase
- Phase 1
- Region
- Staffordshire, West Midlands
- Location
- Streethay
- Contractor
- BBV JV
- Type of works
- Bridge works
- Estimated Start Date
- 27/05/2023
- Estimated End Date
- 16/08/2023
What we are doing
Updated notice
Update: The closure of the South Staffordshire line at Streethay was due to take place on 27 May, however due to unforeseen circumstances these works were delayed. Work commenced on 7 June and we plan to complete our works and re-open the railway on 16 August 2023.
We are constructing Streethay Overbridge that will allow the HS2 railway to pass under the South Staffordshire line at Streethay. Streethay Overbridge is one of three bridges that will enable HS2 to pass beneath the A38 Rykneld Street, A38 Southbound Slip Road, and the South Staffordshire Line (SSL).
During the South Staffordshire line closure we will:
• Remove the existing railway tracks and excavate the embankment.
• Install piles 20 metres deep to create a retained wall and fit capping beams. The retaining walls will be constructed by drilling two continuous walls of interconnecting piles into the ground before the earth between the walls is excavated.
• Move the bridge deck into place and install it on top of the capping beams.
• Replace the railway track and reopen the railway.
We have been working in partnership with Network Rail to plan a closure of the railway, which is used for freight transport, to enable the bridge to be constructed. The closure of the South Staffordshire line at Streethay will commence on 27 May 2023 and we plan to complete our works and re-open the railway on 11 August 2023.
Over this period, we will be working 24/7.
Please visit the National Rail website if you are planning a journey over this period: www.nationalrail.co.uk
To find out more about these works visit the HS2 website: www.hs2.org.uk/streethay
We have also arranged a community drop-in session for local residents and businesses to attend and find out more about our works.
Download information relating to these works
- Notice of 24/7 working on the South Staffordshire railway line at Streethay
- Updated notice of 24/7 working on the South Staffordshire railway line at Streethay
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If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email [email protected]