Notice of extension to Ellesborough Road closure for temporary realignment tie-in

What we are doing

During the last 4 weeks, we have been completing tie in works to join the new alignment of Ellesborough Road into the existing carriageway.

During the course of these complex realignment works, our team have so far constructed and resurfaced the tie in points, installed safety barriers and worked with our partners to redirect utilities.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the high voltage electricity cable situated above the new alignment was not able to be realigned during this closure period.

Due to strike risk caused by the low height of the cable, which is situated above the new alignment, we are unable to open the road as planned on the 18th of February. The original alignment is currently not in a condition to allow traffic to pass safely along it, therefore the closure of Ellesborough Road will need to be extended, whilst we manage the removal of this cable and reinstall a vehicle restraint system along the original alignment. This will allow us to utilise the original alignment should there be a delay in the cable removal.

Pedestrian and resident access will be maintained throughout the closure although the footpath maybe diverted onto the carriageway.

Ellesborough Road must be diverted to continue with the construction of Wendover Green Tunnel and to enable us to move excavated materials around the site without impact the road network. The diversion includes a temporary new bridge which will enable road users to pass over our site.

When will these works take place?
Saturday 24 February 2024 to Wednesday 28th February 2024.

Please note, these dates may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control but will be completed on or around the timings specified.

Should our team finish earlier than planned, we will open the road when practicable.

Download information relating to these works

• Notice of extension to Ellesborough Road closure for temporary realignment tie-in

If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email [email protected]