City Centre to A457 Dudley Road cycle route
Overview
In 2020, we installed temporary ‘pop-up’ cycle lanes across the city to help people travel safely and actively during the COVID-19 pandemic. The routes chosen aligned with the Birmingham Walking and Cycling Strategy and Infrastructure Plan, which set out proposals for a city-wide cycle network. In many cases, these temporary cycle lanes included ‘light segregation’ from other traffic using plastic posts.
In November 2021, we consulted on making the cycle route from the city centre to the A457 Dudley Road permanent. Since the 2021 consultation, the designs have been modified to address feedback and improve the route and cycling infrastructure. We have also improved the signalised junction, including crossings at the A4540 Icknield Street.
We are now re-consulting on these updated designs. This project is funded by the Department for Transport's Active Travel Fund.
Please note, all cycle lanes will be separated from general traffic and from people walking/wheeling using a combination of:
- Level differences (the lanes are higher or lower, with a kerb in between)
- Lane separator units (the lanes are at the same level with a rubber or concrete kerb between them)
- Lines marked on the ground (the lanes are at the same level)
Proposed measures and plans
The plans are split into 8 zones, and one overview plan.
Overview plan
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Zone 1 - Clissold Passage between Spring Hill and Clissold Street
- Creation of an off-road two-way segregated cycleway (cyclists separated from people walking /wheeling) that runs alongside the pavement from A457 Dudley Road through the park to Clissold Street.
Zone 2 - Clissold Street between Capstone Avenue and Rosebery Street
- Replacement of existing plastic posts with permanent kerb line
- Extension of the existing one-way section of Clissold Street, from Capstone Avenue to Rosebery Street
Zone 3 - Capstone Avenue/Knightstone Avenue between Clissold Street and Hingeston Street
- Cyclists to share space with general traffic on these streets
Zone 4 - Hingeston Street between Knightstone Avenue and A4540 Icknield Street (Ring Road)
- Replacement of the existing cycleways with a two-way segregated cycleway on the western side of the street. The cycleway will be diverted behind the bus stop.
Zone 5 - Hingeston Street/A4540 Icknield Street/Carver Street Junction
- The signalised junction at A4540 Icknield Street to be altered to accommodate cyclists continuing directly over A4540 between Hingeston Street and Carver Street, and also to include crossing facilities for people walking/wheeling
Zone 6 - Carver Street between A4540 Icknield Street and Albion Street
- Retention of the existing two-way cycleway
- Replacement of existing plastic posts with permanent kerb line
- Reduction of 4 permit holder bays on Carver Street
Zone 7 - Legge Lane between Albion Street and Newhall Hill (including Frederick Street)
- Retention of the one-way segregated contraflow cycleway along the existing one-way road (allowing cyclists to travel against the flow of the general traffic)
- Cyclists travelling towards the city centre to share space with general traffic
- Reduction of 1 parking space on Frederick Street
Zone 8 - Graham Street between Newhall Hill and Newhall Street.
- Retention of the one-way segregated cycleway along the existing two-way road
- Replacement of existing plastic posts with permanent kerb line
- Cyclists travelling towards the city centre to share space with general traffic
- Reduction of 14 'pay and display' parking bays on Graham Street
Events
We are hosting 2 sessions, one online on Microsoft Teams, and one in person at The Hive Cafe in Jewellery Quarter. Visit the bottom of the page to see full details.
What happens next
Following the consultation period, we will review all responses and make any necessary changes to the plans. We will then develop detailed final designs for construction.
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Give Us Your Views. Please note, your responses are being collected by Birmingham City Council and will be temporarily held by Pell Frischmann who will prepare the consultation report.
Events
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Online - Teams Live
From 27 Nov 2025 at 18:00 to 27 Nov 2025 at 19:00An opportunity to listen to a presentation about the scheme delivered by the project team, and a chance to ask questions.
Click on the following link to join the Teams Live event on Thursday 27th November at 6pm:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTQ1YWMzODgtZGFjMi00NTU3LThhNzMtOTdhMzY3MzEwZDEy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22699ace67-d2e4-4bcd-b303-d2bbe2b9bbf1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22bb850643-4527-4b07-bd87-480b8742e344%22%7d -
Drop in session - The Hive Cafe and Bakery
From 2 Dec 2025 at 16:00 to 2 Dec 2025 at 19:00An opportunity to view the plans in person, and talk to the project team. No booking needed. We will be located in the foyer.
Full address: The Hive Cafe and Bakery, 43-47 Vittoria St, Birmingham, B1 3PE
Areas
- LADYWOOD
- Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Audiences
- All residents
- Businesses
- Councillors/MPs/MEPs
- Cyclists
- Local Residents
- Motor Vehicle Drivers
- Pedestrians
- People with Disabilities
Interests
- Business
- City Centre Parking
- cycling
- Environment
- Health & Wellbeing
- Transport (Including Walking)
- Travel
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