HS2 ltd has set a construction start date of Spring 2024 for the next phase of the project, which will take the line north.
The construction of the second phase of the project was given a boost last month when it was passed by the Houses of Parliament.
Phase 2a is estimated to cost 14bn. It will run for 57km from the West Midlands to Crewe and will form the first section of the western leg of HS2 phase 2, which will eventually run to Manchester.
Read more here: https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/hs2-sets-construction-start-date-to-take-line-north-16-03-2021/