Travel Update - Saltley Viaduct closure
Saltley Viaduct will close from Sunday 10th May 2026 for approximately 18 months while a new, taller and stronger bridge is built over the railway, the new HS2 line, the canal and the River Rea.
Please allow extra time for travelling. Check latest traffic conditions before you leave and plan your journey.
Key travel advice:
- Plan ahead: Allow extra time for journeys in and around Washwood Heath. If travelling through the area, please avoid Alum Rock Road, Aston Church Road, Heartlands Parkway and Washwood Heath Road where possible.
- Public transport: Bus routes will change during the closure. Services 14, 8A, 8C, 94 and 95 may use different stops or routes, and journeys may take longer. Please plan ahead. Rail services will not be affected.
- Cycling and active travel: Pedestrians and cyclists will be unable to use the road during the closure, but a full diversion route will be signposted. For short local trips, consider walking or cycling and follow signed diversion routes.
- Travel times: If possible, avoid peak travel times, particularly 08:00–09:00 and 14:00–16:00 during school hours
Find more information on the PDF document below.