Washwood Heath
Lawley Middleway
Ends: 17 May 2024
Last updated: 20 June 2025

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 Aston Church Road overbridge and Saltley Viaduct.
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 details of the current works taking place on Aston Church Road
Find out more about HS2 works here
Please check this page regularly for updates and continue to plan your journey ahead.
Lawley Middleway
Weeknight Lane Closures
One lane closures will be in place overnight from 8pm until 05:30am from Tuesday 1 July to Thursday 3 July on the southbound (clockwise) carriageway of Lawley Middleway between Garrison Circus and Curzon Circus.
Travel tips
You will still be able to get to where you need to go, but consider the following: