HS2 Completes First Viaduct at Delta Junction

The HS2 project has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of the 472-meter River Tame West Viaduct at Delta Junction in North Warwickshire, utilizing an innovative cantilever construction technique for the first time in the UK. This single-track viaduct is part of a larger network of 13 viaducts designed to facilitate high-speed rail travel between London, Birmingham, and the north of England. The project, which has a workforce of around 30,000, will enhance rail services by spanning motorways, rivers, and local roads. Work is now commencing on the associated double-track viaduct, also at Delta Junction. HS2's client director highlighted the project's peak construction phase, which is expected to continue through 2026. The River Tame West Viaduct is a key component in the broader HS2 initiative, aimed at improving connectivity and reducing congestion on existing rail lines.