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Notice of a road closure on B4117 Gilson Road

Work item: HS2-BBV-26-2358

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Warwickshire
Location
Gilson Road
Contractor
BBV JV
Type of works
Road closure
Estimated Start Date
14/08/2026
Estimated End Date
24/08/2026

What we are doing

Location
B4117 Gilson Road, near Water Orton.
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Duration
A full road closure will be in place from 8pm on Friday 14 August to 6am on Monday 24 August 2026.

What we are doing
These works form part of the Water Orton viaduct construction and are to install a scaffold platform on the piers adjacent to Gilson Road, ahead of the upcoming motorway closure.

What to expect
• Access to residents will be maintained throughout the closure
• A clearly signed diversion route
• Low level of noise from our machinery
• Pedestrian and cycle access maintained throughout

HS2 is undergoing a comprehensive reset to ensure it can be built efficiently and for the lowest reasonable cost. This work is being carried out in stages and will be completed in 2026. We will provide you with updates on the reset and what this means for our plans to build the railway in your area.

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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]