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New cycle routes

In November 2021, we consulted on making three temporary ‘pop-up cycle routes’ permanent and creating one new cycle route. These four-cycle routes were identified as priorities in the Birmingham Walking and Cycling Strategy and Infrastructure Plan and formed part of the proposed West Midlands regional cycle network.

Bradford street

The Bradford Street cycle lane is a one-way cycle lane on each side of Bradford Street, linking directly with the A45 cycle route to Small Heath Park.

This scheme proposes reallocation of road space to create a two-way, light-segregated cycle route, aligned with the city centre traffic cells initiative.

Learn more about the Bradford Street consultation.

City centre to Small Heath Park (A45 corridor)

The City Centre to Small Heath Park cycle lane is to improve and make permanent the current pop-up cycle route from the City Centre to Small Heath Park, parallel to the A45.

This scheme proposes the provision of light segregation and links along quiet streets and traffic-free paths to provide a safer parallel route to the A45 between the city centre (Bordesley Circus) and Small Heath.

Following feedback from the consultation in 2021 and a petition from residents in October 2022, amendments were made to the proposed scheme.

In February 2024, we consulted on the Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) associated with the project. TROs are the legal documents required to make changes to the status of the road.

The TROs in this consultation include changes to:

  • parking restrictions
  • speed cushions
  • traffic movements

As part of these works, a number of trees will need to be removed on Small Heath Highway and Bolton Road, to enable the segregated cycleway to be implemented. There will not be a loss of tree provision, as additional trees will be planted as part of this scheme. You can view the TRO consultation on Be Heard.

Works will commence from Monday 26 February 2024 and will require a lane closure on Small Heath Highway.

Learn more about the City centre to Small Heath Park consultation

City centre to City Hospital (A457 corridor)

The A457 corridor cycle route is a one-way cycle lane in the Jewellery Quarter on Graham Street and Legge Street and a two-way cycle lane on Carver Street.

This scheme proposes reallocation of road space, direction signs and other access improvements to support travel by active modes to City Hospital, Jewellery Quarter and city centre.

Learn more about the City centre to City Hospital consultation

Cannon Hill Park to Moseley

This new cycle route proposes to link Cannon Hill Park with Moseley, via the existing Rea Valley Route and the route under construction between A38 Bristol Road and Cannon Hill Park.

As part of these works, two trees will need to be removed. This is to accommodate a shared space for pedestrians and cyclists on Salisbury Road and to enable the segregated cycleway to be implemented on Edgbaston Road. Both of these trees will be replaced close to their existing locations as part of the overall package of works.

Works will commence on Monday 26 February 2024.

Learn more about the Cannon Hill Park to Moseley cycle route consultation

Selly Oak local centre (A38 corridor)

The A38 Corridor cycle route is a segregated cycle route along the A38 between Selly Oak and Birmingham City Centre.

In 2017, a consultation took place for this route.​The scheme proposes reallocation of road space in Selly Oak local centre to create a two-way light segregated cycle route between Selly Oak Triangle and the Birmingham Cycle Revolution A38 ‘blue’ route.

Learn more about the Selly Oak local centre consultation


Page last updated: 7 March 2024

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