Policy paper

Government response to the consultation under section 60 of the High Speed Rail (West Midlands – Crewe) Act 2021

Outlines the mitigations for the impacts of HS2 works on local communities, the environment and transport provision as the Phase2a scheme moves into detailed design delivery.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Government response to the consultation under section 60 of the High Speed Rail (West Midlands – Crewe) Act 2021

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Details

This is the government’s response to the HS2 West Midlands to Crewe: environmental and traffic impacts, transport provisions and station improvement or creation consultation, which ran from 1 to 26 February 2021.

It outlines the government’s approach, including to:

  • strive to improve the Phase 2a scheme as it is developed
  • avoid, reduce and mitigate traffic and environmental impacts
  • continue to engage with local communities affected during the construction period
  • commit more than £17.8 million to deliver benefits for communities and the local environment along the Phase 2a route
Published 29 June 2021