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Updated Notice: Temporary closure of Aston Church Road

Work item: HS2-BBV-26-2285

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Birmingham
Location
Aston Church Road
Contractor
BBV JV
Type of works
Road closure
Estimated Start Date
02/08/2026
Estimated End Date
03/08/2026

What we are doing

Location
Aston Church Road between Chartist Road and Arley Road.

Duration
We recently wrote to you regarding a full road closure in both directions between Chartist Road and Arley Road on Sunday 19 July. This will now be on Sunday 2 August 2026 and Monday 3 August 2026 between 2am and 2am. Please note, the new date is subject to consent.

What we are doing
These are emergency repair works on a manhole within the carriageway. In order to carry these works out safely, we will need to close a section of Aston Church Road in both directions.

What to expect
A fully signed diversion will be in place, please see overleaf for details. Buses will also be on diversion.

Please visit:Aston Church Road | Transport for West Midlands

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]