Work Item Summary
- Project Phase
- Phase 1
- Region
- Solihull
- Location
- A45 Coventry Road
- Contractor
- BBV JV
- Type of works
- Overnight closures
- Estimated Start Date
- 07/12/2026
- Estimated End Date
- 19/12/2026
What we are doing
Location
A45 Coventry Road eastbound and westbound, near Bickenhill
Duration
Overnight closures (both directions)
Each weeknight between 9pm and 6am from Monday 7 December until 9pm Friday 11 December 2026
Full weekend closure (both directions)
From 9pm on Friday 11 December until 6am Monday 14 December 2026
(Contingency dates if required: 9pm Friday 18 December to 6am Monday 21 December 2026)
Overnight closures (both directions)
Each weeknight between 9pm and 6am from Monday 14 December until Saturday 19 December 2026
What we are doing
We will move the current contraflow into its new layout on the A45 Coventry Road as construction of the new overbridge continues.
What to expect
low-level noise from our work site. Fully signed diversion routes during each closure. Business and property access maintained. These works are subject to consent.
HS2 is undergoing a comprehensive reset to ensure it can be built efficiently and for the lowest reasonable cost. This work is being carried out in stages and will be completed in 2026. We will provide you with updates on the reset and what this means for our plans to build the railway in your area.
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Find out more about
If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email [email protected]