Washwood Heath
Aston Church Road
Starts 9 October 2024 until Ongoing
Last updated: 5 August 2024
What’s happening?
In the Washwood Heath area of Birmingham, works to accommodate the arrival of HS2 will be ongoing over the next decade and shortly gather momentum. These works include the demolition and reconstruction of both Saltley Viaduct and Aston Church Road overbridge, with the latter works scheduled to commence later in 2024.
The Saltley Viaduct works will begin upon completion of the Aston Church Road works. A new bridge will be constructed to carry the high speed train over the Lawley Middleway dual carriageway.
The first area of works will be begin in the area with the creation of a brand new bridge to carry the high speed train across the dual carriageway.
Find out more about HS2 works here
Please check this page regularly for updates and continue to plan your journey ahead.
Aston Church Road
Demolition and reconstruction works on the Aston Church Overbridge will start from October 2024 lasting until 14 and 18 months.
This means that Aston Church Road will be closed in both directions to vehicular traffic.
A fully signed diversion will be in place
Click here HS2 works for more information and updates about this closure.
Travel tips
You will still be able to get to where you need to go, but consider the following: