![]() ![]() The Y-shaped HS2 railway is being built to link up London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds with high-speed rail service and is expected to complete in phases between 20. "Our goal for the landscape design around Water Orton is to tie the proposed viaduct structures into the local landscape and create opportunities to enhance it." The structures are designed to be as slender as structurally possible "As we develop the detailed design for the railway, we are listening to feedback from communities like Water Orton, and also continue to work with them and local authorities to explore further opportunities for local connectivity through pedestrian access and cycling routes," said HS2's design director Kay Hughes. ![]() Large spans between the structural piers are hoped to minimise disruption ![]() The slender design for the Water Orton viaducts is hoped to reduce shading over these areas. Related story Grimshaw unveils design for HS2 ventilation shaft disguised as barnĪlongside the green public spaces, a series of "wildlife habitats" including grasslands and areas for planting of native tree species will therefore also be introduced. ![]()
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