Washwood Heath

A47 Heartlands Parkway, Birmingham

Ends: 7 March 2026

Last updated: 10 March 2026

What’s happening?

In the Washwood Heath area of Birmingham, long term works to accommodate the arrival of HS2 are ongoing and include the demolition and reconstruction of both Aston Church Road and Saltley Viaduct.

Works to rebuild Aston Church Road are almost complete with Saltley Viaduct works due to start on Sunday 10 May 2026.

A new bridge will also be constructed to carry the high-speed train over the Lawley Middleway dual carriageway.

Find details of the upcoming works taking place on Saltley Viaduct.

Find out more about HS2 works here.

Please check this page regularly for updates and continue to plan your journey ahead.

Travel tips

You will still be able to get to where you need to go, but consider the following:

Road users are advised to consider travelling. via public transport where possible, continue to allow extra time for your journey or use alternative routes.

Consider retiming your journey by leaving work slightly earlier or later in the day, if possible. .

Washwood Heath

Overview

Saltley Viaduct
A47 Heartlands Parkway, Birmingham
Aston Church Road
Lawley Middleway

Due to an incident between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton, Trains may be revised, cancelled or delayed. Plan ahead and consider alternative transport.

Washwood Heath

A47 Heartlands Parkway, Birmingham

What’s happening?

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Washwood Heath

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