In light of the ongoing developments surrounding the High Speed 2 (HS2) railway project and Stoneleigh Park, NAEC Stoneleigh is committed to ensuring that our events continue to run smoothly without disruption. We understand the importance of both the HS2 project and the local community, and as such, we are proactively addressing potential impacts on our programming by exploring alternative routes and solutions.
The most recent update regarding road closures is detailed below:
To ensure the safety of their workforce, they will be closing a section of the A46 from the Stivichall Interchange (Festival Island) to the Thickthorn Island (A452 for Leamington and Kenilworth) for 19 days: they will hold three days as a contingency in case of an unforeseen event:
- 8pm Friday 11 April until 6am Thursday 1 May 2025
Afterwards there will be lane closures on the north and southbound carriageways with a speed restriction of 50mph until Thursday 31 July. In the event of a programme delay we have a contingency window booked for 8pm Friday 16 May to 6am Thursday 5 June.
With the main construction work now complete, engineers will begin realigning Stoneleigh Road over the top of the bridge and constructing a new roundabout linking to the main entrance of Stoneleigh Business Park. Hedgerows and vegetation will then be planted in nine-metre strips either side of the realigned road to create safe corridors for birds, small animals and insects.
The realignment process and nature corridor landscaping are due for completion in Autumn 2025, with traffic then beginning to flow over the bridge.
A spokesperson for HS2 Ltd told the BBC: “We recognise that the construction of the A46 bridge will have a major impact on drivers and we have planned the work to keep road closures to a minimum.
“By building the structure to one side and sliding it across during a solid three-week closure, we can avoid two years’ worth of lane closures and speed restrictions – and get traffic moving again as soon as possible.”
If you have a question about HS2 or the works, please contact the HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk