Work Item Summary
- Project Phase
- Phase 1
- Region
- Northamptonshire
- Location
- Brackley
- Worksite Name
- A43
- Contractor
- EKFB JV
- Type of works
- Drainage installation, Verge works
- Estimated Start Date
- 05/10/2026
- Estimated End Date
- 16/10/2026
What we are doing
We are completing drainage installation and verge works.
Location
A43 North of Brackley
Duration
Night-time closures (8pm – 6am) A43 Southbound only:
- Monday 5 October 2026
- Tuesday 6 October 2026
- Friday 9 October 2026
- Saturday 10 October 2026
A43 Southbound only (with a single lane operating Northbound)
- Wednesday 7 October 2026
- Thursday 8 October 2026
A43 full night-time closure:
- Wednesday 14 October 2026 (Full closure North and South)
A43 Contingency night-time closures:
- Thursday 15 October 2026 (Full closure North and South)
- Friday 16 October 2026 (Southbound only)
What to expect
To ensure safety, overnight closures will be in place for work to be carried out.
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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Find out more about
If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email [email protected]