Two new bridges have officially opened near Leamington Spa as part of the HS2 programme, marking another milestone in the delivery of Britain’s high-speed rail network. The structures—carrying both road and cycle traffic—are designed to maintain vital local connections while enabling the next phase of construction.
The Fosse Way bridge, located near Offchurch, now carries the B4455 across the HS2 route. This road, which follows the historic Roman route between Exeter and Lincoln, remains a key artery for local traffic between Leamington and Coventry. Just days earlier, the Offchurch Greenway bridge opened to the public, reinstating a popular walking and cycling route between Leamington and Rugby. The Greenway follows the path of a disused railway line, now repurposed for active travel.
With both bridges operational, HS2 contractors can begin removing the old road alignment to make way for the railway cutting. The structures were delivered by Balfour Beatty VINCI, HS2’s main works contractor. The Fosse Way bridge was built in partnership with subcontractor Galldris, while the Greenway bridge was self-delivered by BBV.
The Fosse Way bridge spans 78 metres and is 14 metres wide, incorporating a pedestrian pavement. The Greenway bridge measures 68 metres in length and 22 metres in width, with grass verges designed to support wildlife movement across the railway corridor.
Vicki Lee, HS2 Ltd’s Senior Project Manager, said:
“It’s great to see the Fosse Way and Offchurch Greenway bridges open to the public within a few days of each other. These bridges may be relatively small, but they play a vital role in keeping communities connected and I’d like to thank everyone who worked so hard over the last few years to get them open to the public.”
Currently, the Greenway crosses the B4455 at ground level after passing over HS2. This junction is set to be upgraded with a new bridge next year, improving safety and continuity for cyclists and pedestrians.
John McNiffe, Project Director for Balfour Beatty VINCI, added:
“The recent completion of the Fosse Way and Offchurch Greenway bridges is the latest example of how we’re helping to deliver the HS2 project in Warwickshire. It’s great news for the local community, who will benefit from increased connectivity in the area. We’d like to thank everyone for their continued patience and understanding as we continue to deliver this exciting construction programme.”
These two bridges join a growing list of completed structures in Warwickshire in 2025, including the Welsh Road Underbridge (opened in February) and the A46 box structure (completed in April). In total, HS2 will feature over 200 bridges, ranging from pedestrian and wildlife-friendly green bridges to major viaducts like the Colne Valley Viaduct, which will be the UK’s longest railway bridge.
Once operational, HS2 will transform intercity travel between London and Birmingham, while unlocking capacity on the West Coast Main Line for more local and freight services—benefiting communities in Milton Keynes, Watford, and the West Midlands.
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