HS2 pioneers UK-first box-slide bridge over the M42 in North Warwickshire [HS2]





Date: 25/11/2021

Work is to start on Marston Box bridge which will carry HS2 over the M42. This will be the first hi-tech box slide of its kind over a motorway in the UK which will slide a 10,000 tonne bridge into position next year. This unique construction method will dramatically reduce traffic disruption - a quicker and safer solution.


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HS2 pioneers UK-first box-slide bridge over the M42 in North Warwickshire

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Work to start on Marston Box bridge which will carry HS2 over the M42 First hi-tech box slide of its kind over a motorway in the UK will slide a 10,000 tonne bridge into position next year Unique construction method dramatically reduces traffic disruption “ a quicker and safer solution Images available here: https://mediacentre.hs2.org.uk/resources/f/construction/the-midlands/bridges-2

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