HS2's Bromford tunnel reaches halfway mark
The construction of HS2’s gateway to Birmingham takes a leap forward as the 125-metre-long tunnel boring machine digging the first bore of the Bromford Tunnel has reached the halfway point.
The 1,600 tonne TBM, Mary Ann, has excavated and built 1.75 miles of the first bore of the tunnel since it started digging from a large underground box in Water Orton last year.
Driving around 30 metres underground towards Washwood Heath in Birmingham, the TBM has excavated under the Park Hall Nature Reserve and River Tame and at this time is passing under Castle Vale. It will continue alongside and under the M6 before breaking through at Washwood Heath in early 2025, according to the schedule.
Video uploaded on 29/08/2024 12:00am.
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