The changed route of the Handsacre Link spur near Lichfield now avoids two crossings of the Trent & Mersey Canal which would have seriously damaged the environment, tranquillity and heritage of the canal around Woodend Lock above Fradley Junction.
HS2 Phase 1: the impact on the waterways
We persuaded the Government to change the route of Phase 1; reducing the number of canal crossings and saving Fradley Junction's precious heritage.
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