Road closures and diversions set for £500m transformation of Birmingham's Paradise Circus
Work on the £500 million transformation of Paradise Circus in the heart of Birmingham city centre will begin on Monday.
Road closures and diverted bus routes have been announced ahead of the scheme getting under way.
The 10-year project will see the old library demolished and new offices, shops and walkways created.
The completed scheme, which is expected to create 15,000 jobs, will eventually see new public areas and up to 10 new buildings including a hotel with 250 bedrooms.
From Monday buses on routes 82, 83, 87 and 89 will be diverted via Newhall Street and Newhall Hill.
From January 10 there will be temporary closures at Summer Row.
There will be restricted access for all vehicles between Lionel Street and Great Charles Street and all parking will be suspended.
Parade/Sand Pits will be closed to traffic leaving the city from January 17.
Overnight closures will also be in place in Broad Street, Bridge Street and Holliday Street.
Work is expected to finish in 2025.
Paradise Circus Limited Partnership - a partnership Birmingham City Council and BT Pension Scheme - is behind the development.
