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Northamptonshire Roads Closed for HS2 Giant Beam Move
5 Jun
Summary
- Temporary road closures are in place across Northamptonshire.
- Massive 50m long metal beams are being transported for HS2.
- The operation must be completed during daylight hours for safety.
Several roads in Northamptonshire were subject to temporary closures on Monday until approximately 13:00 BST. These closures were essential for the transport of very large metal beams, each measuring 50 meters in length and 4 meters wide, destined for the HS2 rail line.
The beams are being moved from between junctions 20 and 19 of the M1 motorway towards Chipping Warden. The planned route involved lorries traveling down the M1 to junction 16, then towards Daventry via the Flore bypass and A45, and finally using the Daventry bypass and the A361.
The extensive operation is for the construction of a bridge at Priors Hardwick, located on the border between Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. Police emphasized that the transport could only occur during daylight hours to maximize public safety and reduce the risk to infrastructure. Each lorry journey was expected to take between two to three hours to complete.
Authorities advised drivers to avoid the affected areas during the transportation period. The beams are crucial components for the new HS2 railway bridge. This logistical feat highlights the complex engineering and traffic management required for large-scale infrastructure projects like HS2.
