Road repairs can now start with funds released by HS2 Limited
Following successful negotiations with HS2 Limited, funding has now been secured for repairs to the first tranche of roads where claims have been submitted.
These roads include roads, or part roads, which have been used as haulage routes during the HS2 construction works. Hauling work has now been substantially completed on these roads, and we have taken advantage of an available contractor and road space to ensure an early start is made on these substantial repair works.
Resurfacing work will start on Fidlers Field, Quainton on 29 April, as this road is already closed to through traffic. The repairs will be undertaken to the point at which the new road will connect (tie in).
This will be followed by works on Shipton Lee near Quainton, Frith Hill (the link to South Heath) near Great Missenden, and Kings Lane, The Lee. Where possible we would look to carry out works overnight to minimise disruption. All works are expected to be completed by the middle of June.
Councillor Steven Broadbent, Cabinet Member for Transport at Buckinghamshire Council said: “It is no secret that we have been in constant negotiation with HS2 to get these funds and we are delighted that the money is now in the bank. We can start repairing some of our roads that have been damaged by the construction of the new high speed rail line.
The activities of HS2 in Bucks are having a huge impact on our roads and our residents and will continue to do so for many years to come. We are pleased that HS2 Limited has now released the funds for this tranche of roads so we can start bringing them back to a decent maintained state. We will continue to negotiate with HS2 to bring in more money to do other necessary road repairs elsewhere in Bucks."