HS2 milestone reached with completion of first viaduct

A milestone has been reached with the completion of the first of over 50 viaducts that are being constructed as part of the HS2 project.

WATCH: Work starts on another HS2 viaduct in Northamptonshire

Every major part for the HS2 Edgcote Viaduct will be manufactured off site to reduce its carbon footprint and simplify construction.

HS2 have announced which companies will deliver which assets to get the railway up and running

The images reveal how the eco-friendly bridge will look once complete as it crosses the new railway close to the village of Turweston near Brackley