Construction work to transform Birmingham city centre will take place over two years. Here are the next steps in the project.
Current Progress and Plans
As work progresses on New Street and contractors apply finishing touches to a new look road, officials have shared more details about the next phases. The busy thoroughfare has been under construction since the start of January, with Frankfurt Christmas Market stalls replaced by fencing to allow upgrades to the 'public realm'.
The improvements include new 'high quality' paving, wider footways, new barriers to protect against hostile vehicles, cycle stands, benches, and bike parking spaces. There will also be amended traffic orders to make the city centre more pedestrian and cyclist friendly, along with better wayfinding to help visitors navigate. A continuous-level route between New Street station and nearby shops and businesses is planned.
Timeline and Completion
Contractors CPC Civils, which is leading the project, has shared sequencing information with expected start and end dates. While the schedule has shifted slightly to allow for concrete removal under pavements, the project remains on course for completion within two years. According to the contractor, all work should be finished by January 2028.
Full List of Streets and Expected Dates
Note that dates may change as work progresses. Works already commenced on the upper part of New Street and Victoria Square are not included here.
- Temple Street (from New Street junction to outside Flight Club): May 25, 2026 to August 13, 2026
- New Street (at junction of Temple Street and Lower Temple Street): June 5, 2026 to August 5, 2026
- Bennetts Hill (from New Street junction to outside The Indian Streatery): August 19, 2026 to November 25, 2026
- New Street (from Bennetts Hill junction to outside Tim Hortons): August 19, 2026 to November 9, 2026
- Cannon Street (small section near New Cannon Passage): July 10, 2026 to August 10, 2026
- Bennetts Hill and Waterloo Street (from outside The Sun on the Hill to Waterloo Street junction, including junction): November 26, 2026 to March 31, 2027
- Eden Place: April 1, 2027 to July 14, 2027
- Lower Temple Street: April 1, 2027 to July 7, 2027
- Ethel Street: July 8, 2027 to October 25, 2027
- Chamberlain Square: July 15, 2027 to January 24, 2028
The project aims to create 'high-quality public spaces' that will 'enhance the city's environment and connectivity'. A full map is available to help picture the affected areas.
