Notice of utility surveys – Pennine Way and Saltley Viaduct

What we are doing

We will be carrying out overnight utility trial hole surveys in locations along Pennine Way and Saltley Viaduct on Monday 24 May and Tuesday 25 May.
To complete the utility trial hole inspections, we will use a vacuum excavator, which uses compressed air to loosen or agitate the ground. The loosened material is then removed using the vacuum on the machine creating a hole. At times we will also use hand digging tools to excavate the trial holes. Once the surveys are carried out, we will backfill and reinstate all the trial holes.
These surveys will help us to plan where utility diversions will be required as we prepare to construct the railway in Birmingham.

To be able to carry out these inspections safely and effectively, we will need to put in place a temporary road closure with a diversion route at the junction of Pennine Way and Saltley Viaduct. We will also need to put in place temporary traffic lights on Saltley Viaduct and Crawford Street. The road closure and temporary traffic lights will be in place from 8:00pm to 6:00am. Access to properties and businesses will be maintained at all times.

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• Notice of utility surveys - Pennine Way and Saltley Viaduct

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