A new design image showing the layout of a car and taxi drop-off zone outside the new Moseley Village Railway Station has been issued ahead of major road works to kickstart the improvements.
The railway station is one of three under construction on the Camp Hill Line as part of the multi-million pound project to restore passenger rail services to this part of south Birmingham for the first time since the Second World War.
The next milestone is to complete the utility connections required followed by the construction of a mini-roundabout and pedestrian crossing at the junction of St Mary’s Row and Oxford Road. When finished this will provide access to the drop off area and new station.
The first phase of works, which includes temporary traffic lights and diversions, is set to get underway on Monday (15 September) with phase two to follow shortly after. In total this will take around three months. Full details and regular updates are available from the Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) website.
Measures include the temporary closure of Oxford Road at the junction with St Mary’s Row and single lane running on St Mary’s Row. Temporary traffic lights and bus stops will also be in place to keep traffic flowing on St. Mary’s Row.
Residents and businesses have been informed of the disruption in writing and at drop-in sessions held over the summer.
Jo Shore, Director of Delivery with TfWM, said: “We’re in the final stages of construction at Moseley Village. When it opens, it’s going to be a fantastic asset for the community. However, there will be some disruption to local journeys over the next few months. Please plan ahead and give yourself extra time for travel.”
The new stations are being delivered by TfWM, which is part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), and the West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE), working with partners including Birmingham City Council, Network Rail and West Midlands Railway.
Work is also well underway on platforms and infrastructure at Moseley Village, Pineapple Road and Kings Heath, where a new footbridge was installed earlier in the summer. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of this year, ready for passenger services.
Once complete, the new stations will offer residents in south Birmingham a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to car travel – reducing pollution and improving air quality. Journey times into Birmingham New Street are expected to be reduced to around 10-15 minutes, offering a significant improvement for commuters and visitors alike.