Broad Street closed to traffic for a week to allow Birmingham Westside Metro extension works

Works will begin from Sunday, September 10 until Saturday, September 16

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Broad Street will be closed to traffic for almost a week so the the second phase of the Birmingham Westside Metro extension can be completed. This work will include resurfacing crossing points across various parts of Broad Street.

Midland Metro Alliance (MMA) have been busy completing finishing activities, including snagging works after the second phase of the Birmingham Westside Metro extension opened in July last year.

The next stage of works are due to begin from Sunday, September 10 and last until Saturday, September 16. During this time Broad Street will be closed to vehicular traffic.

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Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce said that in order to expedite works and minimise overall disruption ahead of planned events in the area including freshers week, construction is planned to take place during both day and night-time hours.

Although every effort is made to minimise disruption, some of the activities will involve an element of noise as work will begin by excavating localised areas across Broad Street. The team will utilise noise mitigation measures, including noise monitoring equipment and noise reduction barriers, as required.

West Midlands Metro services will continue to serve Birmingham city centre throughout, to Library tram stop. Buses which usually travel along or stop on Broad Street will be using diverted routes for the brief time the finishing works are taking place. Bus users are recommended to check with their operator for further details and allow extra time for their journey.

Pedestrian access during construction will be maintained. Please be aware that crossing points will be changed at times as works progress. Part of the works will mean the unavoidable relocation of a nearby loading bay and taxi provision from Broad Street; however, mitigations will be in place to ensure deliveries continue without interruption.

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