Aston Church Road Overbridge | |
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| Coordinates | 52°29′53″N 1°51′25″W / 52.498°N 1.857°W |
| Carries | Aston Church Road |
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| Locale | Birmingham, England |
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Aston Church Road Overbridge is a planned road bridge in Birmingham, England.[1]
Background
The existing Aston Court Overbridge is not long enough to allow High Speed 2 to pass underneath. As part of the project, it will be demolished and replaced with a new structure.[2]
History
Planning
The initial design for the bridge was revealed to the public in 2021. A revised design was released in November 2022 with a wider walkway and altered lighting.[3][4] The bridge was given planning permission in September 2023.[2]
Construction
Preperatory works began in 2022.[2]
References
- ^ "Aston Church Road Overbridge" (PDF). High Speed 2. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ^ a b c Haynes, Jane (2023-09-01). "Glimpse of future shows how new HS2 bridge will connect Nechells and Saltley". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ Johnson, Thomas (2022-11-16). "HS2 reveals updated Birmingham bridge designs after community feedback". New Civil Engineer. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ Cramp, Thomas (2022-11-15). "Designs for brown HS2 bridge with LED lights unveiled for Birmingham". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
This page was last edited on 21 September 2023, at 16:39