Speed cameras have been set up along Small Heath Highway
This is the sight of speed cameras being installed along one of Birmingham’s notorious dual carriageways.
The last device was set up along the A45 Small Heath Highway from the junction with Bolton Road to Heybarnes Circus, extending the existing operation from Berkley Rd to Bordesley Middleway.
The council have been working with West Midlands Police and the cameras are expected to go live later this week.
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Drivers will have to keep within the limit or face fines and penalty points if caught on camera.
Temporary signage will be in place to alert drivers of the changes before enforcement begins.
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Campaign group Better Streets for Birmingham said at least 23 people had died on roads in the city between June 2023 and July 2024.
Previous 40mph limits have been slashed on most busy routes across the city as part of a major safety drive.
Small Heath Highway is one of half a dozen routes selected for extra enforcement based on the number of collisions and where compliance with speed limits is poor.
The new camera locations are:
- A45 Coventry Road (extension of existing operation from Berkeley Road to Bordesley Middleway)
- A47 Nechells/Fort Parkway (A4040 Ring-road to A452 Chester Road)
- B4121 West Boulevard (Selcroft Avenue to California Way)
- A34 Walsall Road (Wellinton Road to Newton Road/City Boundary)
- B4114 Washwood Heath Road (Ward End Park Road to Bromford Lane)
- A34 Stratford Road (Coniston Close to Robin Hood Lane)
Chief Constable Craig Guildford said: “I fully support this initiative, which will hopefully reduce the number of people who are killed or seriously injured on our roads.”