Notice of Public Right of Way closures, Radstone, Halse and Greatworth

June 2022 | www.hs2.org.uk

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What are we doing?

As part of our preparatory works and for the safety of the public, we will be closing some Public Rights of Way (PRoWs) in the area between Radstone, Halse and Greatworth.

These closures are required to support the construction of our

internal site access road as well as our bulk earthworks and excavations.

Where possible, we will only close a section of a PRoW. However, there may be instances where will need to close the entire length. PRoWs which are located close to or that cross the construction sites, must be closed and diverted. This is in the interest of safety for all users of these PRoWs.

Our team have looked at a number of ways in which diversions could be introduced. However, due to reasons of safety as well as the programme of works, it is not possible because the PRoWs cross the HS2 line of route.

The following PRoWs will be closed in June:

• AX-7

• AX-19

• AN-19

• AN-28

We will also be closing the following bridleway in June:

• AN37

Duration of works

Public Right of Way (PRoW) closures will commence Monday 20 June 2022

What to expect

Varied activities with both quiet and busier periods. PRoW closures. Noise from plant and equipment used for the works.

What we will do

Manage any environmental impacts, such as traffic and noise. Respond promptly to any complaints and take appropriate action. Take care to respect the community. Install and maintain local signs to inform people of temporary closures and diversions.

When will these works take place?

The closure of the PRoWs will commence from Monday 20 June 2022. Closure notices for these PRoWs will be signposted. These PRoWs are expected to be reopened in January 2025.

Where will the closures take place?

The map below, shows the PRoWs which will be affected. All PRoW and bridleway closures will be signposted.

Where will the closures take place?

The map below, shows the PRoWs which will be affected. All PRoW and bridleway closures will be signposted.

Keeping you informed

We are committed to keeping you informed about work on HS2. This includes ensuring you know what to expect and when to expect it, as well as how we can help.

Residents' Charter and Commissioner

The Residents' Charter is our promise to communicate as clearly as we possibly can with people who live along or near the HS2 route.

www.gov.uk/government/publications/hs2-residents-charter

We also have an independent Residents'

Commissioner whose job is to make sure we keep to the promises we make in the Charter and to keep it under constant review. Find reports at:

www.gov.uk/government/collections/hs2-ltd-

residents-commissioner

You can contact the Commissioner at:

residentscommissioner@hs2.org.uk

Construction Commissioner

The Construction Commissioner's role is to mediate and monitor the way in which HS2 Ltd manages and responds to construction complaints. You can contact the Construction Commissioner by emailing:

complaints@hs2-cc.org.uk

Property and compensation

You can find out all about HS2 and properties along the line of route by visiting:

www.gov.uk/government/collections/hs2-property

Find out if you're eligible for compensation at:

www.gov.uk/claim-compensation-if-affected-by-hs2

Holding us to account

If you are unhappy for any reason you can make a complaint by contacting our HS2 Helpdesk team. For more details on our complaints process, please visit our website:

www.hs2.org.uk/how-to-complain

Reference number: HS2-MW-EK-Ph1-Ar-Ce-C2-Traf-9-18/05/2022

Contact Us

Contact our HS2 Helpdesk team all day, every day of the year on:

Freephone 08081 434 434

Minicom 08081 456 472

Email hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk

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HS2 Community Engagement

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