HS27 Oct 2026HS2 'cut-and-cover' tunnel pieces click into placeThe mile-long section is one of three HS2 "green tunnels" and has taken 18 months to complete.7 Oct 20261 Oct 2026Twin HS2 viaducts completed after major worksThe huge structures span roads, rivers, railway lines and motorways.1 Oct 202621 Sept 2026HS2 bridge lifts completed during motorway closureThe remaining viaduct spans which will carry trains over the M42 are now in place, HS2 says.21 Sept 202615 Sept 2026M42 drivers warned of major weekend closuresMotorists are being advised to allow extra time for journeys due to the M42 closure from Friday. 15 Sept 202620 Aug 2026'Confusing' HS2 road signs impacting businessConfusing signage for HS2 road closures is impacting local businesses in Warwickshire20 Aug 202610 Aug 2026HS2 celebrates Brunel family's engineering legacyA blue plaque has been fitted where where HS2 tunnel passes under the Brunel family tomb. 10 Aug 20266 Aug 2026'Frustration' as HS2 delays slip road reopeningThe company said it had been unable to find a safe way to temporarily reopen the route.6 Aug 20265 Aug 2026'Vomit-inducing smell from HS2 site is unbearable'Residents say they cannot open windows due to the smell, while HS2 says it is tackling the problem.5 Aug 202625 Jul 2026Weekend motorway closures continue for HS2 workThe closures on the M42 in the West Midlands are due to last until Monday morning.25 Jul 2026...
