Notice of road closure Aston Church Road – Birmingham
Work item: HS2-MW-BBV-Ph1-Ar-No-N1-Traf-31-03/07/2024
Work Item Summary
- Project Phase
- Phase 1
- Region
- Birmingham
- Location
- Washwood Heath
- Contractor
- BBV JV
- Estimated Start Date
- 30/09/2024
- Estimated End Date
- 01/12/2025
What we are doing
Constructing the new Aston Church Road Overbridge
As we build the new high speed railway line in Birmingham, we need to rebuild the existing overbridge on Aston Church Road. We need to do this work because the existing bridge does not currently have enough headroom for the new HS2 trains to pass underneath.
To rebuild the bridge, we will need to close Aston Church Road for a period of 14 months. We plan to close the road from 30 September 2024 and reopen on 1 December 2025. These dates are earliest dates subject to change.
To keep traffic moving in the area cars will be diverted along A47 Heartlands Parkway, Saltley Viaduct and Washwood Heath Road. Access to businesses and properties will be maintained. We will share the road diversion routes once they have been confirmed. A pedestrian route will be shared with communities ahead of the closure. There are no impacts to bus routes.
We understand that travel times may be impacted due to the diversion routes and would advise road users to plan their journeys in advance. Where possible we would advise road users to consider the timings of their journeys to avoid peak traffic hours as well as considering whether they need to drive or if they could use an alternative method of travel.
Our teams will be out and about in the community to answer questions and help you to plan for the closure over the next few months.
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