DfT issues notice to proceed with HS2 Phase One construction, UK April 15, 2020 | Europe News The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued a notice to proceed with detailed design and construction of the 225-kilometre-long Phase One of the High Speed 2 (HS2) project to the joint venture (JV) ... This content is available to only subscribers. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password