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Balsall Common Viaduct plans submitted

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PLANS for the 425 metre (465 yard) Balsall Common Viaduct in Warwickshire have been submitted by HS2 Ltd to Solihull Council, following a year of engagement with local people over its construction.

The structure will span Station Road, Bayleys Brook and Heart of England Way Walk as well as the local floodplain on 16 piers, 10 metres (33 feet) above

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