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<p>In developing proposals for HS2 before the 2013 consultation, HS2 Ltd published
a large number of alternative routes in South Yorkshire (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/options-for-phase-two-of-the-high-speed-rail-network"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/options-for-phase-two-of-the-high-speed-rail-network</a>).</p><p>
</p><p>Subsequently, HS2 Ltd has reviewed these and some other alternatives in preparing
recommendations to the Secretary of State before the November 2016 Command Paper.
The ‘M18’ route and the spur to Sheffield are two of these alternatives. To prevent
unnecessary blight, details of other alternatives have not been published.</p><p>
</p><p>As HS2 Ltd develops the programme, including in response to the current consultation,
it will continue to look at route refinements to meet engineering, environmental,
stakeholder and other factors.</p>
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