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Update: Notice of road and footpath closures, Appletree Lane

Work item: HS2-EKFB-26-2413

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Northamptonshire
Location
Chipping Warden
Worksite Name
Appletree Lane
Contractor
EKFB JV
Type of works
Footpath closures, Road closure
Estimated Start Date
06/08/2026
Estimated End Date
31/03/2027

What we are doing

Construction of the Chipping Warden Green Tunnel.

Location
Appletree Lane, near Chipping Warden and footpaths in the Chipping Warden area.

Duration
The road will remain closed until spring 2027.  The footpaths will remain closed until Autum 2028.

What to expect
Closure of road and footpaths.

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]