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Sprint

A45 Works

Ends: Ongoing

Last updated: 2 June 2026

What’s happening?

Sprint is a bus priority corridor that will link Walsall with the centre of Birmingham, Solihull and Birmingham Airport - joining the A34 with the A45 to create one continuous bus route. 

Sprint will bring benefits for all bus passengers: providing more reliable, regular and predictable journey times, connecting our region and protecting our environment too.

A milestone project, Sprint is being delivered by Transport for West Midlands and forms part of the region-wide ambition to improve the public transport experience.

A45 Works

Improvement works on bus infrastructure and shelters are continuing in a phased approach along the A45.

One lane on the carriageway into Birmingham will remain closed until 17 June 2026 while finishing works take place on the highway and footway.

A lane closure is scheduled to return in August 2026.

Travel tips

You will still be able to get to where you need to go, but consider the following:

If you travel by bus you will need to check your stop is in use. Allow extra time for bus route diversions.
Could you change the time of your journey?. Avoid travelling during peak times wherever possible. Plan ahead, check timetables and leave more time for your journey as services will be busier.
Bus journeys and bus stops may be disrupted. Plan ahead
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