We have been advised of the following information relating to HS2 from the EKFB Team.

"During the final stage of works to connect the new bridge to the highway network, significant deterioration was discovered in an existing drainage culvert beneath the A423. In agreement with Warwickshire County Council, additional repair work is being carried out before the road can safely re-open. As a result, the A423 will now reopen on its new alignment on Friday 4 September 2026, 2pm. If we are able to complete the work sooner, we will reopen the road as soon as it is safe to do so.

Following the road opening, work to complete the bridge will continue as planned. To minimise disruption for road users, these activities will be carried out under overnight road closures and lane closures. The revised traffic management dates for the A423 are:

Overnight road closure: 8pm Saturday 5 September to 6am Sunday 6 September

Lane closure: Monday 7 September to Friday 9 October"

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