A giant cantilever structure, used in the UK for the first time, has built the first section of HS2’s 472 metre River Tame West Viaducts.
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New carbon-negative aggregate could help National Highways on road to net zero
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A new carbon-negative aggregate is being trialled as part of National Highways’ hunt for innovative solutions to reduce its carbon footprint.
HS2’s Old Oak Common station box excavation complete
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After 3 years, HS2 has completed the excavation of the Old Oak Common station underground box.
HS2’s “Bellingham Bridge” takes shape in Birmingham
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Giant piers completed for the HS2 Bellingham Bridge which will take high-speed trains in and out of Birmingham.
HS2 completes Bromford Tunnel portal at Washwood Heath
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Work to build the 3.5 mile Bromford Tunnel has taken a leap forward as excavation of the 22 metre deep west portal is completed.
Mark Wild named new CEO of Britain’s HS2
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Mark Wild OBE has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd to lead the completion of the high-speed railway.
Key milestone for HS2 as half of tunnels completed
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Construction of the giant network of tunnels for HS2 has now passed the halfway point, marking a significant milestone for Britain’s new high-speed line.
Innovative wind testing technique used by National Highways
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National Highways used a wind tunnel to model plans for a new central reservation barrier on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge
Chiverton bridge over the A30 dual carriageway now open to traffic
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Costain has successfully completed the detailed design and construction of the traffic-free Chiverton bridge over the A30 dual carriageway.
First sections of HS2’s Curzon Street station viaduct completed in Birmingham
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HS2’s contractor, Balfour Beatty VINCI, has completed the first sections of the viaduct for Birmingham’s new Curzon Street station.
Foundation works begin for HS2’s A43 bridge near Brackley
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HS2 has begun foundation works for the A43 bridge after successfully completing the temporary realignment of both carriageways.
HS2 launches the final TBM to build Northolt Tunnel
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TBM Anne is the fourth and last machine being used to build HS2’s Northolt Tunnel from Victoria Road in Ealing to West Ruislip in Hillingdon.
