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Notice of utility surveys – Saltley Viaduct and Mainstream Way

Work item: HS2-EW-BBV-Ph1-Ar-No-N2-UT-9-28/05/2021

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Birmingham
Location
Birmingham
Contractor
BBV JV
Type of works
Road closure, Utility works / surveys
Estimated Start Date
28/05/2021
Estimated End Date
28/05/2021

What we are doing

We will be carrying out overnight utility trial hole surveys in locations along Saltley Viaduct and Mainstream Way on Friday 28 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 temporary road closures with diversion routes on a section of Saltley Viaduct and Mainstream. The road closure and diversion route 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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