Sources of the site told the Researcher that workers on the Balfour Beatty Vinci section between Birmingham and Litchfield were told this week that non-critical works are being “safely stopped” on the route.
One said: “The workforce received notice this week that resources will be cut over the next few weeks in jobs known as sublot seven and eight.
“They were told that critical works will continue but everything else will be stopped safely.
“Workers have been told they will be redeployed where possible to other parts of the project, but the mood is pretty grim because of the delays across the project.”
The government confirmed in March that the £7bn Birmingham to Crewe section of HS2 would be delayed by two years, with work focusing on services between Birmingham and Old Oak Common and HS2 teams at the station Eutson.
The source said: “Everyone knew what was going on when the government announcement was made, but things are really hitting home.”
