The latest update on the HS2 works near Kenilworth has been released following a meeting between Kenilworth Town Council (KTC) and constructors Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV)

BBV met with KTC on 13 October to answer questions on the local HS2 works and to give advance warning of future disruptions.

BBV also provided information of the Kenilworth Greenway's connection at the Berkswell Station end.

The connection is not expected to be completed for another two to three years.

Most recent work:

- Ongoing construction of the compound at Crackley Lane.

- Earthworks have been done for Bockenden Cutting.

- Earthworks to move earth from Kenilworth Cutting to Bockenden.

- Crackley Lane cutting has excavation complete including three ponds.

- Work has commenced on Roughknowles cutting.

- Temporary drainage works continue.

Upcoming work:

- Cabins for workers on Crackley Lane are now expected to arrive in November.

- Continue temporary drainage works

- Widening of Crackley Lane to allow for lights control to allow plant crossing

- Continuing earthworks at Rough Knowles.

- 20m more hedging will need removal in the area.

Crackly Lane will be closed near the junction of Cryfield grange Road from 2 to 19 November to allow for the earthworks.

BBV has also announced a collection of toys and clothes for helping hands, and will be setting up a soup kitchen for the local community.

Speaking at last week's town council meeting Cllr Michael Coker said: "We are promised at our next meeting that we will have as much detail as they have got, because the thing is it is changing and it is a work in progress, but that is a step forward."

Cllr Peter Jones added: "They did admit, under pressure from Cllr George Illingworth that the Bailey Bridge, or pseudo-Bailey Bridge they have built across on the A429 onto the site was now in the wrong place."

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