Published on July 2, 2025
Timelapse: A452 bridge demolition
Over the weekend, the former A452 overbridge was safely demolished to make way for the new road layout for the future HS2 Interchange Station.
Huge thanks to Solihull-based Armac and our construction partner, BBV, for delivering this operation.
See how it happened…
Source: HS2
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