Notice of construction works on the Birmingham & Warwick Junction Canal
Work item: HS2-MW-Ph1-Ar-No-N1-Prog-Works-1-20/01/2023
Work Item Summary
- Project Phase
- Phase 1
- Region
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Location
- Saltley
- Contractor
- National Grid
- Type of works
- Cable works
- Estimated Start Date
- 06/01/2023
- Estimated End Date
- 30/09/2023
What we are doing
In order to construct the railway we need to divert a number of high voltage electricity cables that cross the Birmingham and Warwickshire Canal near Nechells. National Grid has asked to divert an existing high voltage cables along the towpath of the Birmingham & Warwick Junction. We need to replace an existing cable bridge which crosses the canal as indicated on the map. As a result of this work an existing cable bridge over the canal will be demolished and a new cable bridge will need to be built.
To enable the work to be completed some vegetation clearance will be required this has been agreed in advance with both the Canal and Rivers Trust and Birmingham City Council. Once this has taken place we will carry out the demolition of the old cable bridge and construct the new one. We will then install and test the high voltage cables, once they have been installed on the new cable bridge.
Work on the canal towpath will be between the hours of 8am to 5pm on weekdays and 8am to 1pm on Saturday.
There will be closures on the canal towpath but suitable diversions will be signed and traffic marshals on site to advise members of the public.
Access will be maintained for local businesses & residents to the surrounding area at all times.
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