Work Item Summary
- Project Phase
- Phase 1
- Location
- Saltley
- Worksite Name
- Saltley Viaduct
- Contractor
- BBV JV
- Type of works
- Road closure
- Estimated Start Date
- 08/05/2026
- Estimated End Date
- 08/11/2026
What we are doing
Saltley Viaduct is located 3.2km (two miles) north-east of Birmingham City Centre. The viaduct crosses over the HS2 line as it travels into the new high-speed station at Birmingham Curzon Street.
The current bridge is not tall enough for the new HS2 railway to travel underneath, so a new viaduct is being built to support the area’s future transport needs.
Most of the new viaduct is being built “offline,” next to the current structure. This helps:
- Shorten the length of the road closure
- Reduce noise and general disruption
- Limit the amount of utility work required
You can find out more about the construction of the viaduct and the new design here
To complete the construction of the new viaduct safely, the viaduct will need to be fully closed for a prolonged period.
When will the viaduct close?
Saltley Viaduct is planned to be closed for up to 18 months starting in late spring 2026. We are finalising the dates and these will be shared as soon as confirmed.
How will we keep people moving?
We will have carefully planned diversion routes agreed with Birmingham City Council and Transport for West Midlands for pedestrians and vehicles which will be clearly communicated and signed with real-time travel updates.
Drivers
Diversions will direct vehicles along:
- Aston Church Road
- Washwood Heath Road
- Duddeston Mill Road
Pedestrians and cyclists
Safe alternative walking and cycling routes will be clearly signposted.
Bus users
We are working closely with bus operators to keep services running. Some bus stops may need to be moved, with clear signage at stops and updated information online.
Maps showing all diversion routes will be added to this page closer to the closure.
How are you keeping communities informed ?
This page will be updated regularly as more information becomes available.
We will be holding a number of local events in the area for communities to find out more about the closure and ask us any questions they may have. Once details of these events are finalised they will be added to this page.
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]