HS2 Colne Valley Viaduct construction updates

[stuving]

In the PWI video above they explain that there are temporary extra steel props each side of the piers, while the segments are being put into place, to deal with this problem.

And there's more than that: two kinds of temporary PT to hold segments in place before the final PT is put in, and "nails" to pull down onto those temporary supports.

 

[Geogregor]

Dominique is over the Grand Union Canal:

 

[Nicholas Lewis]

Dominique is over the Grand Union Canal:

Caught a glimpse of the works from a Chiltern train yesterday most impressive and can see how well it will blend into the surrounding environment once the temporary works are removed.

 

[LNW-GW Joint]

Looks like the viaduct is now about 2/3 complete, with something like 600m over water to reach the south pier.
You can see the next 5 piers in the lake beyond Dominique.
Dismantling the haul road when they finish will be quite a job, too.

 

[swt_passenger]

A couple of days later and the gap over the Grand Union canal is being filled.

 

[Flying Phil]

Thanks for these updates, it really is an impressive, elegant, structure.

 

[swt_passenger]

I saw an HS2 video report last night that said the last of 56 Colne Valley viaduct piers were now completed:

 

[Nicholas Lewis]

I saw an HS2 video report last night that said the last of 56 Colne Valley viaduct piers were now completed:

Excellent progress but wont see a commercial service for at least another 5 years!

 

[Snow1964]

New drone over Colne Valley viaduct, appears parapets are now in for part of it

 

[Nicholas Lewis]

New drone over Colne Valley viaduct, appears parapets are now in for part of it

Another nice drone video.

The temporary road puts most UK roads to shame must have cost a fair bit and and its going to cost a fair bit to remove it and remediate the site.

 

[Snow1964]

Bidstats has a new tender, seems HS2 are planning seating by Colne Valley regional park. Perhaps will be able to sit and watch trains whizz past

1 buyer​

• HS2 Birmingham

1 supplier​

• White Wall Erith

Description​

HS2 would like to take forward a commission to create designs for a suit of seating and rest areas that respond to and enhance enjoyment of the setting of the Colne Valley Regional Park. HS2 are committed to good design across all aspects of the project. In terms of how this might relate to seating we follow the principles of Intuition, Delight and Comfort. The project consists of three phases as shown below: - Phase One: developing design stage - Phase Two: delivery of detailed designs - Phase Three: Oversee the fabrication and installation of the furniture in the key areas

Award Detail​

1	White Wall (Erith) Value: £119,950

CPV Codes​

• 39151000 - Miscellaneous furniture

HS2 LTD - Colne Valley Seating Area [Award]

HS2 would like to take forward a commission to create designs for a suit of seating and rest areas t... A Contract Award Notice by HS2. Value £120K.

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