Ongoing traffic delays around Coleshill and Water Orton remain a major issue. Residents are frustrated by poor coordination and communication about closures. Frustration has been compounded by complaints that HS2 is failing to coordinate over unrelated roadworks that make problems worse.
I raise traffic management problems with HS2 every time I meet them. They tell me they consult with Warwickshire County Council on planned closures. In the case of the B4114 Birmingham Road closure, which caused lengthy delays, they accepted that further unplanned emergency closures for works by other parties did result in significant issues.
HS2 conceded that there could be further improvements made to future traffic planning around coordination with other parties, better communication of changes to residents, and responsiveness when issues arise. I’ll continue pushing them on this.
