News on HS2 in Bucks & Oxfordshire

We are continuing to work closely with our construction partners to review the works on our construction sites in line with Government and Public Health England (PHE) advice on dealing with COVID-19. The Government’s current COVID-19 strategy makes clear that construction activity should continue as long as it complies with this guidance.

The below works are going ahead as our contractors are confident that they can operate in line with PHE and industry guidance, protecting our staff and the communities in which they are working.

National Grid works on Small Dean Lane in Wendover

Balfour Beatty will be fitting netting to scaffold structures and installing wires to nearby pylons on Small Dean Lane. As the pylons oversail the road, they need to close the lane for certain periods so contractors can keep themselves and the public safe.

Due to programme delays relating to COVID-19, the closures dates have changed from when we originally notified you of these works in April. Intermittent closures on Small Dean Lane will be put in place until early August. Advanced warning notices will be put up to alert drivers to the closures, which we expect will be in force for a couple of hours at a time.

For full detail on these works and the road closures, please see the work notification here which includes a map of the diversion.

If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk .