Significant disruption/delays should
be expected during the first phase of
works which will last for approximately
18 months.
It is strongly recommended that alternative
forms of transport should be used during
the Paradise works.
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.
Use public transport wherever possible. Birmingham City
Centre is well served by rail, bus and Metro services – for more
information and journey planning advice please visit:
networkwestmidlands.com
Staggered working times. Traffic is heaviest during the morning
and evening peak periods. Consider earlier or later working hours to
avoid these periods.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AND WHEN?
* From 10th January 2015 – Summer Row
Temporary Closures
Alternatively you can contact Carillion
regarding the construction works:
[email protected]
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.
Travel by foot/cycle. If your journey is relatively short, consider
walking or cycling.
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.
This important step will see the commencement of demolition
of existing buildings to clear the site for the new development,
together with work on new road layouts to improve connectivity
and access across the city for both road users and pedestrians.
From 5th January 2015 – Bus Diversions
would normally take you through the Paradise Circus area please
consider alternative routes as your journey may be disrupted and
you may face delays.
setting up a car-share arrangement with colleagues.
The first phase of the transformation of Paradise at the
heart of the city will begin in January 2015.
Bus routes 82, 83, 87 and 89 will be diverted via
Newhall Street and Newhall Hill.
Plan your journey. If you have to travel by car and your journey
Car sharing. If you have to use your car for commuting, consider
WORKS START JANUARY 2015
Important traffic information
Traffic into city open to all vehicles with reduced lanes.
* From 17th January 2015 – Broad Street/
Bridge Street/Holliday Street
* Should these dates change due to unforeseen
circumstances, updates will be posted on the
birmingham.gov.uk/connected and
paradisebirmingham.co.uk websites.
Temporary overnight 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.
Diversion routes will be in place and signed.
If travelling by car, try to avoid
the area completely or use
public transport as delays and
disruption are expected.
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More detailed information will be issued in January 2015 and will be available at: birmingham.gov.uk/connected