HS2 in Solihull
HS2 in your area
We’re building Birmingham Interchange station in Solihull to serve the West Midlands. The station will connect to local roads and the motorway network, supporting jobs and investment in the region.
What we're building
Balsall Common viaduct
The HS2 route will travel along a viaduct as it passes Balsall Common on the north-eastern side of the existing Network Rail line.
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A452 works
We’re progressing construction on the new A452 Kenilworth Road in Solihull. The existing road is being realigned and raised by more than 13 metres to pass over the railway.
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River Blythe viaduct
We’re building a 475m (1,558ft) low-lying viaduct that will cross the River Blythe and Meriden Road.
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Interchange station
Interchange station will serve Solihull, Birmingham Airport and the NEC. We’ve designed it to be sustainable.
Automated people mover
A new automated people mover (APM) will connect Interchange station to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham International rail station and the NEC.
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M42 Box structure
The M42 twin box structure will carry the railway across the M42 near Birmingham Business Park and Birmingham Airport. The structure will be about 300m long by 25m wide and will cover about 130m of the M42.
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M6 south viaduct
The M6 south viaduct will carry the railway over the motorway and slip road near Birmingham Business Park and Birmingham Airport, between junctions 4 northbound and 4a southbound.
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Motorway closures
Find all our HS2 information for motorway works in one place. This includes advance notifications, diversion routes and further information.
How we manage construction
We work to minimise disruption for residents and businesses, reduce the impact on roads and transport, protect the environment, and keep communities informed at every stage.
Current work in the area
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