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Washwood Heath

Ends: ongoing

Last updated: 9 June 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.

The new Aston Church Road bridge is now completed and in use.

Works to replace Saltley Viaduct started on Sunday 10 May 2026 with the road now closed for 18 months.

Bus routes are on diversion and traffic is being advised to avoid the area and use A47 Heartlands Expressway and Aston Church Road as a diversion route

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

Find out more about HS2 works here.

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

Where's it happening?

View the map of the affected area here: Washwood Heath


For more information on bus service timetables please visit National Express webpage here: NX -Saltley Viaduct Closure

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Travel tips

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

Plan ahead. You will still be able to get to where you need to go during the works but leave more time for your journey.
Alum Rock Road. Please check your bus journey after Woodwells Road. Your journey may take longer with displaced traffic in the area so please allow extra time.
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. .

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