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Notice of temporary closure of B4101 Waste Lane, Balsall Common

Work item: HS2-BBV-25-1520

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Solihull
Location
Balsall Common
Contractor
BBV JV
Type of works
Road closure
Estimated Start Date
06/01/2026
Estimated End Date
08/02/2026

What we are doing

Location

B4101 Waste Lane, Balsall Common

Duration

Phase One:
Installation of a 4-way temporary traffic lights from Tuesday 6 January to Sunday 11 January 2026

Phase Two:
Full closure of Waste Lane on a 24/7 basis from 6am on Monday 12 January to 6pm on Sunday 8 February 2026

What we are doing

Completing utility diversions including new electrical, gas and water as well as completion of surfacing and drainage works.

What to expect

Access for residents will be managed by our traffic management team. It will not be possible to allow pedestrians and cyclists through the closure. There will be a fully signed diversion in place to help drivers navigate their way.

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