HS2: Nottingham Canal
Waterways affected by the HS2 plans
Although the Nottingham Canal is abandoned and not currently proposed for restoration, much of its towpath remains used as a footpath and a long section of the canal between Eastwood, Trowell and Wollaton is capable of restoration as a local amenity.
However, the Proposed Scheme plan shows the Trowell Embankment across the canal, near the A609 Nottingham Road Underbridge, with the towpath closed and a footpath diversion. This unnecessary blockage should be avoided by providing a bridge where HS2 crosses the Nottingham Canal of adequate height and width to maintain the continuity of the towpath (Trowell Footpath 23) and of the canal for future restoration.
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HS2 Phase 2B affects 16 inland waterways, both canals and river navigations, in at least 22 locations, including three canal restoration schemes.
