Huge HS2 bridge operation completed over M42

HS2 bridge lifts completed during weekend closure of M42

The remaining viaduct spans which will carry trains over the M42 are now in place, HS2 says.

Huge HS2 bridge operation completed over M42

Engineers have completed a major milestone on HS2 in the West Midlands after lifting the final enormous viaduct spans into place above the M42.

HS2: BBV lifts spans for Water Orton viaduct over M42 into place

The complex multi-stage operation at the Water Orton viaduct site was completed during a weekend closure of the motorway, with work finishing in the early

HS2 reaches key milestone on West Midlands route

Final spans have been installed on the Water Orton viaducts and the 300-metre twin box structure, clearing the way for the next stage of construction