HS2 has revealed plans to install a conveyor belt over the A413 that would be in place for two years.

The conveyor belt, over the A413 near Small Dean, Wendover, would aim to reduce the number of truck movements on the busy A-road, which they say without the conveyor belt would be around 200 lorries a day for three and a half years.

HS2 has stated that this is part of their mass haul strategy to move earth from their Small Dean Viaduct launch compound, across the A413 London Road and the rail line and over to Small Dean Lane.

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If the conveyor belt is built, during the construction phase HS2 would need to close the road overnight to reduce the impact on traffic. A signed diversion would be in place during these closures.

As the conveyor would cross the Chiltern rail line, HS2 would have to negotiate with Chiltern Railways and Network Rail for a suitable time over the Easter long weekend to do both the construction work and operate the conveyor.

Buckinghamshire Council says it is currently investigating what planning applications would need to be submitted by HS2 Limited to undertake this work.

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They added: "The council will also be seeking reassurances, from HS2 and its contractors, that any impacts on the community, such as light and noise, are minimised.

"HS2 Limited advise us that they have put together a comprehensive communications and community engagement plan to ensure all key stakeholders are aware of what works could be taking place, and when.

"We understand this includes meetings with local elected councillors, leaflet deliveries door-to-door, drop-in sessions for residents and articles in local newsletters."