Aston Church Road Overbridge | |
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| Coordinates | 52°29′53″N1°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]
Aston Church Road Overbridge | |
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| Coordinates | 52°29′53″N1°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]
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]
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]
Preparatory works began in 2022. [2] The bridge was constructed in advance. On 14 August 2024 it was moved into place. [5]
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