Introduction

Birmingham City Council awarded the contract for the strengthening and refurbishment of the A38(M) Tame Valley Viaduct to VolkerFitzpatrick in spring 2022.

The viaduct carries more than 90,000 vehicles a day, and links the M6 to the centre of Birmingham. Built in the early 1970s, the 620m long composite viaduct forms the northern end of the A38(M) Aston Expressway near Junction 6 of the M6 ‘Spaghetti Junction’. The 22 span viaduct is 25 metres wide and operates under a tidal flow system during the peak morning and evening periods.

What is happening

VolkerFitzpatrick are strengthening the viaduct’s superstructure via the addition of steel plates, secured in position using a combination of welding and bolting. In addition to strengthening, anti-corrosion paint will be applied to the structure, alongside other refurbishment works to help preserve the viaduct’s longevity and minimise the need for future work.

Artist impression of the scaffold and hoarding at Queen’s Road, Aston

Page last updated: 11 October 2022