PHASE 1
INFRASTRUCTURE
WORKS
BROAD STREET
PARADE / SAND PITS
SUMMER ROW
WORK STARTS AT PARADISE
The first phase of the transformation of Paradise has started.
This important step will see the start of demolition of existing buildings to
clear the site for new buildings and the start of new road layouts to improve
and open up connectivity across the city for both pedestrians and road users.
Paradise is recognised as one of the
most important city centre developments
in the UK outside of London and is one
of the biggest development schemes
Birmingham has seen for a generation.
The plans for Paradise will dramatically
transform this whole area of the
city centre into a vibrant mixed use
development of commercial, civic,
retail, leisure and hotel space.
It will provide major improvements to
pedestrian access and greatly enhance
the public streets and squares to reflect
its position next to one of the finest
collections of Victorian civic buildings
in the UK with the Town Hall, Museum
& Art Gallery and Council House.
For further information on the plans
for Paradise please visit
paradisebirmingham.co.uk
Indicative computer generated image for illustration purposes only.
ROAD & PEDESTRIAN CHANGES
UP TO SUMMER 2015
Paradise is part of the Birmingham
Connected vision. Over the next 20
years Birmingham City Council will
reinvent the way in which people
and goods move across the city.
For more information please visit birmingham.gov.uk/connected
WHAT IS HAPPENING, AND WHEN?
The first phase of works has started on site in January 2015 and will last
approximately 18 months.
These works will be mainly based around Broad Street, Parade / Sand Pits
and Summer Row.
From 5th January 2015 – Bus Diversions
Bus routes 82, 83, 87 and 89 will be diverted via Newhall Street and Newhall Hill.
* From 10th January 2015 – Summer Row Temporary Closures
Temporary restrictions to ALL vehicles between Lionel Street and Great Charles
Street. Diversion route will be in place and signed.
Parking restrictions:
ALL parking on Summer Row will be suspended.
* From 17th January 2015 – Parade/Sand Pits Diversions for traffic
travelling out of the city
Outbound traffic: Parade/Sand Pits closed to ALL vehicles. Diversion in place via
Cambridge Street for vehicles travelling out of the city.
Traffic into city open to all vehicles with reduced lanes.
FURTHER INFORMATION
We apologise for any inconvenience these necessary
works may cause and thank you for your
co-operation. If you would like any further information
or to see the latest news on the works, please visit:
birmingham.gov.uk/connected
Ongoing updates will be posted on this website
throughout the duration of the project.
* From 17th January 2015 – Broad Street/
Bridge Street/Holliday Street
Temporary overnight traffic closures with diversions.
Broad Street lane restrictions into city from Bridge Street.
* From 31st January 2015 – Broad Street Restrictions
and Diversions for traffic into the city
Access on Broad Street restricted from Bridge Street to buses and Hackney
Carriages only for traffic into city.
Local diversion routes will be in place and signed.
Work is progressing to analyse how the next phase of road works will be
delivered later this year. This could include block closures of roads to complete
the works faster and minimise disruption. Updates will be posted at:
birmingham.gov.uk/connected
* Should these dates change due to unforeseen circumstances, updates will be posted on the
birmingham.gov.uk/connected and paradisebirmingham.co.uk websites.
Alternatively you can contact Carillion
regarding the construction works:
[email protected]
0800 138 5651
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If travelling by car, try to avoid
the area completely or use
public transport as delays and
disruption are expected.
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Share with Care
These changes on
Broad Street will
help to improve
connections
across the city
by enabling the
Centenary Square
Metro extension
and the first
Birmingham Sprint
route to Quinton.
Indicative illustrative view of completed scheme.
The new surface
level crossing at
Great Charles Street
and enhancements
to Summer Row
will open up the
pedestrian routes
through to the
Jewellery Quarter.
Indicative illustrative view of completed scheme.
WE RECOMMEND THAT
YOU CAREFULLY CONSIDER
ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF
TRANSPORT DURING THE
PARADISE WORKS.
MOVING OUR CITY FORWARD
Paradise is part of the Birmingham Connected
vision to reinvent the way in which people and
goods move across the city.
Investment in transport improvements is an essential
part of in Birmingham’s future growth and prosperity.
Starting in 2015, Birmingham will see an unprecedented
level of investment and activity across its transport network.
The redevelopment of Paradise will not only generate
thousands of new jobs but will help to improve access
across the city for both road users and pedestrians.
In addition to Paradise, work programmes scheduled for
early 2015 include essential repairs and improvements
around Junction 6 of the M6 (Spaghetti Junction/Gravelly
Hill) and the start of a new bridge project on the A45 near
Birmingham Airport.
Paradise will deliver:
New road layouts to ease traffic flow
Wide, level pedestrian routes making it easier and safer
to move between the Jewellery Quarter, Broad Street,
Colmore Business District and the city centre.
In addition, Paradise will support proposals to extend the Metro
tram network to Centenary Square and to develop the first
Birmingham Sprint bus route between the city centre and Quinton.
The scale of the improvement programme will place
additional pressure on Birmingham’s road network.
The first advice is to use public transport whenever
possible.
Alternatives include car sharing with friends and colleagues
or considering staggered working times to avoid peak
morning and early evening periods.
If you do have to use your car, avoid the Paradise area if
possible by choosing alternative routes. These are likely
to change throughout the year when further road works at
other locations in the city are taking place.
Updates will be posted at: birmingham.gov.uk/connected
For public transport journey planning, visit networkwestmidlands.com
The Paradise development
will deliver:
£500m investment into the city
Creation of hundreds of jobs
during the construction period
and circa 12,000 jobs upon
completion
Delivery of 10 brand new high
quality buildings
A lively mix of uses to create
a vibrant and exciting new
part of the city
Creation of improved
connections across Birmingham
DELIVERING
PARADISE
Paradise is being delivered by a vastly
experienced development team
with an exceptional track record and
substantial financial backing to match.
The development is being brought forward
through a Joint Venture Company between
Birmingham City Council and British Telecom
Pension Scheme managed by Hermes
Real Estate. Argent – the company who
delivered Brindleyplace - is managing the
design and delivery of the site works on
behalf of the Joint Venture Company.
The Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local
Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) has
provided £61m funding for the infrastructure
and site preparation works for Paradise.
Carillion has been appointed as the
contractor for this initial stage of the
Paradise scheme which includes a
programme of enabling works and the
Phase One infrastructure works.
Indicative computer generated images for illustration purposes only.
New pedestrian streets and
squares to enhance the city
Best in class architecture from
award winning architects
Improvements to the
highways infrastructure
The ability to extend the Metro
line and introduce Sprint bus
services
Paradise is being designed
through a collaboration of leading
architects to deliver the very best
working environment in both
buildings and public space.