Closure of A47 Heartlands Parkway

What we are doing

Location

A47 Heartlands Parkway from Aston Church Road roundabout to Saltley Viaduct roundabout.

Duration
From 1 February 2026 until 14 February 2026. This will be a full 24/7 closure in both directions.

What we are doing

This summer, we plan to demolish Saltley Viaduct and construct a taller, stronger, and safer viaduct in its place. Bridges like Saltley Viaduct don’t just carry people and vehicles, they also support numerous utilities that run across the city. One critical utility is a high-voltage cable, which currently sits beneath the tie-in for the new bridge. To ensure our works do not interrupt power supply to residents and businesses, this cable will need to be diverted before construction begins.

What to expect

A fully signed diversion route will be in place.

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.

Download information relating to these works

• Closure of A47 Heartlands Parkway

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• Birmingham

If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email [email protected]