An HS2 Road Safety Fun will open next week after the disruption caused by the HS2 project is recognised by the Department for Transport.

The fund will open on February 22 applications are invited for schemes that will help create safer roads for those who live in the county.

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£3.95m has been allocated to Buckinghamshire for the disturbance to communities that are the volume and impact of heavy traffic associated with major construction works from HS2.

Martin Tett, Leader of Buckinghamshire Council said “The HS2 Road Safety Fund will contribute to making more of Buckinghamshire’s roads safer for all users.

“We want as many communities affected by the impact of HS2 construction, as possible, to benefit from a share of that legacy.”  

The fund, which is being administered by Buckinghamshire Council, will be released to meet the costs of road safety schemes, in a series of tranches between now and 2026.

The first, £1m, will be made available in 2021.

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Applicants wishing to apply for funds will need to apply by 15 May 2021.

The funds are expected to be in high demand so schemes to be funded will be carefully selected to maximise the long-term benefits across the county. 

For more information, including fund criteria and guidance for applicants, please visit here.