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Notification
Notice of work – Update on
works in Amersham
January 2021 | www.hs2.org.uk
High Speed Two (HS2) is the new high speed railway for Britain. We are
Duration of works
continually reviewing the works on our construction sites in line with
Government and Public Health England (PHE) advice on dealing with Construction activities
COVID-19. The Government’s current strategy makes it clear that planned from Monday
construction activity can continue as long as it complies with this 8 February 2021 to
guidance. Please be assured that only sites that can operate within the Spring 2021
guidelines are operational. All sites will remain under constant review.
Continued closure of
We have postponed all face-to-face engagement events and meetings
and have put in place a number of channels to communicate with Whielden Lane to the
communities, such as letters and phone calls, as well as updates and end of February 2021
alerts from each of the local community websites. You can sign up for
regular updates in your local area at www.hs2inbucksandox.co.uk What to expect
Some local overnight
Why are the works taking place now?
traffic management on
As many of you are already aware Fusion are making improvements to
the roundabout junction of the A355 and A413 known as the Gore Hill the A355 and A413 with
roundabout. At the same time ALIGN JV have been working alongside traffic light control
the A404 by Whielden Lane in preparation for the construction of the Overnight A413
Amersham vent shaft. weekday bypass
Works are being undertaken as the A355 and A413 forms one of the closures with a local
construction lorry routes for the HS2 programme of works. We have diversion route
previously updated you on the phase one works that have been
Use of welfare vehicles
completed at this roundabout junction, and the phase two utility
diversion which are underway. This notice is to provide further details Noise associated to
for the construction works in phase three starting on the 8 February construction works
2021.
What we will do
If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please Provide access for
contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 emergency services
or email hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk Work hard to ensure
any impacts on
residents are kept to a
minimum
Call our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434
Notice of work – Update on Notification
works in Amersham
www.hs2.org.uk
What does the work at Gore Hill involve?
Fusion will continue widening and carrying out associated road
improvement works to some of the highway approaches to the Gore
Hill roundabout – A355 and A413 - as detailed overleaf.
To minimise the disruption to the community and motorists Fusion will
be carrying out this phase three work at night using traffic
management. Outside of these times the roads will be open as normal.
You will find the locations of the work areas on the map attached for
your reference.
What are we doing?
Phase two utility diversion
The previously advised utility diversions are proceeding as planned and
are due to conclude on the 5 February 2021. The working hours are
9:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.
A number of utility diversions have been completed. The remaining
UKPN electricity diversion within the verge of the western approach to
the A413 is underway.
We will continue to work hard to ensure that any impacts on residents
are kept to a minimum during these and all of our remaining works.
During phase two we will continue to operate with narrow lanes. No
road closures or diversions are required for phase two.
UK Power Network – Anticipated start date week commencing 25
January 2021 concluding by the 5 February 2021.
Phase three (remaining junction improvements) – Monday 8
February 2021 to Saturday 10 April 2021. Work will take place each
night between – 9pm and 5am, Monday to Friday. The works will finish
on Saturday at 5am in the morning and not restart until 9pm the
following Monday.
Outside of these hours the A413 will be open as normal.
Contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434
Notice of work – Ongoing Notification
works in Amersham
www.hs2.org.uk
The remaining junction improvement works will be carried out in the
locations detailed overleaf. Works to be carried out are similar to works
undertaken in phase one. Works will include:
Temporary traffic management on the Gore Hill roundabout, to
include three way traffic lights where required
Temporary lane closures
Overnight closures of the A413 Amersham bypass between
Gore Hill and the A413 roundabout junction with London Road
West and London Road East in both directions, with a local
overnight diversion similar to the diversion used during phase
one. This closure will be put in place each night throughout
phase three from 8pm and will be removed by 5am the
following morning.
Site clearance activities
Localised widening and reconstruction of existing carriageway
Surfacing works on the A413 locally to the Gore Hill roundabout
Reconstruction of footpaths and road crossing including
installation of kerbs and tactile paving
Cleaning of existing road drainage and installation of new
localised road drainage at the widening locations
Renewal of road markings
Relocation of street light columns and associated services
Reinstating verges including top soiling and seeding
It is anticipated that works will be completed in six to eight weeks.
Overall timescales for this phase include for delays. An example of a
delay could be a lost shift due to adverse weather conditions.
How will the phase three works at Gore Hill affect me?
We are working at night to reduce the impact on traffic travelling along
the A413 and A355. The works will be closely monitored for noise and
we will install temporary acoustic barriers around the work site to
reduce the noise of our machinery as much as possible.
For the safety of road users and the workforce temporary traffic signals
will be in place to manage traffic during the overnight phase three
works. We will require a nightly road closure for the A413 in both
directions (travelling towards Chalfont St Giles). A local diversion route
will be in place during this time. You will find the advised diversion
enclosed.
Contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434
Notice of work – Ongoing Notification
works in Amersham
www.hs2.org.uk
Advance warning signage of the works will be put out on the road ahead
of this phase of traffic management. As soon as our works are
completed all traffic management will be removed. Outside of the
hours mentioned above all the roads will be open as normal.
Access for Emergency services will be maintained at all times.
Overnight working hours will start Monday to Friday evening at 9pm
and conclude the following morning at 5am. No overnight work will take
place on a Saturday or a Sunday night.
The workforce will use mobile welfare units with materials and
equipment delivered and removed at the start and end of each shift.
During this time there will be no pedestrian access over the A413. A
pedestrian diversion route will be available across the footbridge. As
soon as our works are completed all traffic management will be
removed. Outside of the hours mentioned existing pedestrian access
across the A413 will be open as normal.
What is the impact of the continued closure at
Whielden Lane and works at Gore Hill?
Whielden Lane will remain closed for through traffic until the end of
February 2021 as previously communicated. The works at Gore Hill and
the closure of Whielden Lane should not cause additional disruption to
the local community.
Contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434
Notice of work – Ongoing Notification
works in Amersham
www.hs2.org.uk
Gore Hill junction improvements
Areas of work
Phase three - Monday 8 February 2021 to Monday 22 March 2021
Traffic management layout for overnight road and lane closures
Contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434
Notice of work – Ongoing Notification
works in Amersham
www.hs2.org.uk
A413 overnight diversion route
Pedestrian diversion (night only)
Contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434
What else is happening in
your area?
www.hs2.org.uk
Contact our new HS2 Helpdesk team
Our new Helpdesk team is based in our Head Office in Birmingham.
This is so that we can provide you with the best service possible. Our
team is here to listen and respond to your enquiry, complaint or
feedback to help us be a good neighbour.
You can contact our Helpdesk team all day, every day of the year on:
Freephone: 08081 434 434
Minicom: 08081 456 472
Email: hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
Keep up-to-date with your local community website
To find out more about what’s happening in your area and receive
regular email updates, you can sign up to our local community
websites at: www.hs2inyourarea.co.uk.
About our Community and Business Funds
We are offering two funds that are available to local communities
and businesses between the West Midlands and London, to help
with the disruption caused by our construction work. These are the
Community and Environment Fund (CEF) and the Business and Local
Economy Fund (BLEF).
The CEF is designed to give communities the opportunity to share in
the benefits of HS2. It is an allocated fund that communities are able
to apply for, to help to support local projects that aim to improve
their local area.
The BLEF is designed to support local economies that may be
disrupted by the construction of HS2. BLEF grants are for local
business support organisations and local authorities to help
maintain business activity in local communities.
For more information about each of these funds, including how to
apply, please visit: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/hs2funds
Contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434
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
Contact Us
communicate as clearly as we possibly can with
people who live along or near the HS2 route. Contact our HS2 Helpdesk team all day,
www.gov.uk/government/publications/hs2- every day of the year on:
residents-charter
We also have an independent Residents’ Freephone 08081 434 434
Commissioner whose job is to make sure we keep
Minicom 08081 456 472
to the promises we make in the Charter and to
keep it under constant review. Find reports at: Email hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
www.gov.uk/government/collections/hs2-ltd-
residents-commissioner Write to:
You can contact the Commissioner at: FREEPOST
residentscommissioner@hs2.org.uk HS2 Community Engagement
Construction Commissioner Website www.hs2.org.uk
The Construction Commissioner’s role is to mediate
and monitor the way in which HS2 Ltd manages To keep up to date with what is
and responds to construction complaints. You can happening in your local area, visit:
contact the Construction Commissioner by www.hs2inyourarea.co.uk
emailing:
complaints@hs2-cc.org.uk
Property and compensation Please contact us if you’d like a free copy
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Find out if you’re eligible for compensation at: language.
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complaint by contacting our HS2 Helpdesk team. https://www.gov.uk/government/publication
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visit our website:
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Reference number: FUS_AWN_0164
HS2 reference: HS2-EW-Fusion -Ph1-Ar-Ce-C1-Prog-works-50-21/01/2021
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