Work Item Summary
- Project Phase
- Phase 1
- Region
- Birmingham
- Worksite Name
- Saltley Viaduct
- Contractor
- BBV JV
- Type of works
- Road closure
- Estimated Start Date
- 10/05/2026
- Estimated End Date
- 10/11/2027
What we are doing
Location
Saltley Viaduct/High Street
Duration
A full road closure in both directions from Sunday 10 May 2026 for approximately 18 months
What we are doing
As we build the new high speed railway line in Birmingham, we need to demolish and rebuild the existing viaduct over the railway and river Rea in Saltley. 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 Saltley High Street for approximately 18 months from Sunday 10 May 2026. These dates are the earliest dates and are subject to change.
What to expect
A fully signed vehicle and pedestrian diversion will be in place. Local buses will also be diverted.
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]