Tuesday 15 Jul 2008
ROAD CLOSURE FOR COVENTRY ROAD
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The railway bridge at Coventry Road and Arthur Street will be closed from 19 July to 4 August to carry out preparatory works for a planned reconstruction of the bridge in 2010.
This work forms part of a national government funded project to enable international sized freight containers to be carried on the railway. In Birmingham in particular this is vital to preserve the commercial viability of freight terminals such as Landor Street in Duddeston who employ many local people.
David Golding, Network Rail’s route enhancement manager for the West Midlands said:
“We would like to thank the public in advance for bearing with us during these preparatory works. The reconstruction of this bridge will bring long term benefits to the travelling public in terms of a more reliable and improved road and rail network and will support the local freight industry.”
A clearly sign-posted diversionary route will be in place in order to divert traffic back onto the Coventry Road. Pedestrian access across the bridge will be maintained throughout the works.
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