Aston Church Road Overbridge
Aston Church Road Overbridge is a planned road bridge in Birmingham, England.
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.
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. The bridge was given planning permission in September 2023.
Construction
Preparatory works began in 2022. The bridge was constructed in advance. On 14 August 2024 it was moved into place.
References
- ^ "Aston Church Road Overbridge" (PDF). High Speed 2. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Hakimian, Rob (2024-08-14). "HS2 | 1,600t bridge wheeled into position over existing railway in Birmingham". New Civil Engineer. Retrieved 2024-10-13.