Improvements and benefits

From the section: A45 Damson Parkway junction improvement scheme

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Improvements and benefits

Why the Council is delivering these improvements

  • The junction experiences significant congestion during busy periods and JLR shift change times, affecting general traffic and bus journeys, with further demand expected
  • The current pedestrian and cycle provision requires improvement, with an ageing footbridge and limited crossing facilities at the junction 
  • The junction forms part of the Birmingham–Solihull Sprint bus corridor, with further services expected 

What the improvement works will involve

  1. Additional straight-ahead lane on the A45 eastbound and an additional right-turn lane into Damson Parkway, increasing capacity to five lanes on the Birmingham approach; 
  2. Reallocation of lanes on Damson Parkway to provide two right-turn lanes with longer lane length to increase capacity to improve left-turn lane performance; 
  3. The single carriageway at Damson Parkway between the A45 and the JLR Logistics Operations Centre access will become a dual carriageway; 
  4. Extension of the A45 eastbound left-turn lane into Damson Parkway; 
  5. Removal of the existing pedestrian footbridge and replacement with Toucan-controlled pedestrian and cycle crossings on A45 Coventry Road eastside, Terminal Road and Damson Parkway; 
  6. Upgraded traffic signals to improve traffic flow. 
A45 Junction Improvements map

 

Scheme benefits

  • Improved journey times and reliability for all users; 
  • Support for economic growth in the area, with HS2, JLR, Birmingham Airport and the NEC; 
  • Improved road safety for all users, particularly pedestrians and cyclists; 
  • Better access to bus stops and support for active travel; 
  • Enhanced capacity and resilience for JLR and Damson Parkway traffic

Further questions or any feedback

For any questions or related site matters, please email Ian.Jackson@balfourbeatty.com. 

For any general information about scheme, please email damsonparkway@solihull.gov.uk.