{{Infobox bridge | name = Aston Church Road Overbridge | image = | image_size = | image_upright = | alt = | caption = | coordinates = {{Coord|52.4983|-1.8571|display=title,inline|type:landmark_region:GB}} | qid = | carries = Aston Church Road | crosses = {{ublist|[[High Speed 2]]|[[Cross Country Route]]}} | locale = [[Birmingham]], England | material = | length = | width = | height = | capacity = | num_track = | electrification = | designer = | builder = | built = | begin = | complete = | cost = | opened = <!-- or |opening= |open= --> | inaugurated = <!-- or |dedicated= --> }} '''Aston Church Road Overbridge''' is a road bridge in [[Birmingham]], England.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aston Church Road Overbridge |url=https://assets.hs2.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Public-Engagement-November-2022-Final-version-no-Crop-marks_Compressed.pdf |access-date=2023-09-02 |website=High Speed 2}}</ref>
== 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.<ref name=":0" />
== 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Thomas |date=2022-11-16 |title=HS2 reveals updated Birmingham bridge designs after community feedback |url=https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/hs2-reveals-updated-birmingham-bridge-designs-after-community-feedback-16-11-2022/ |access-date=2023-09-01 |website=New Civil Engineer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cramp |first=Thomas |last2= |date=2022-11-15 |title=Designs for brown HS2 bridge with LED lights unveiled for Birmingham |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/final-designs-brown-hs2-bridge-25523528 |access-date=2023-09-01 |website=BirminghamLive |language=en}}</ref> The bridge was given planning permission in September 2023.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Haynes |first=Jane |date=2023-09-01 |title=Glimpse of future shows how new HS2 bridge will connect Nechells and Saltley |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/glimpse-future-shows-how-new-27634667 |access-date=2023-09-01 |website=BirminghamLive |language=en}}</ref>
=== Construction === Preparatory works began in 2022.<ref name=":0" /> The bridge was constructed in advance. On 14 August 2024 it was moved into place.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hakimian |first=Rob |date=2024-08-14 |title=HS2 {{!}} 1,600t bridge wheeled into position over existing railway in Birmingham |url=https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/hs2-1600t-bridge-wheeled-into-position-over-existing-railway-in-birmingham-14-08-2024/ |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=New Civil Engineer |language=en}}</ref>
== References == <references />{{High Speed 2 articles}}
[[Category:Transport in Birmingham, West Midlands]] [[Category:Road bridges in England]] [[Category:High Speed 2]]