Press release

Planned road works in West Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 10 October to Sunday 16 October 2016

Summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week.

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The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 6 October 2016 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.

A38 – Streethay northbound exit slip road and southbound entry slip road: carriageway work

The slip roads will be closed 24 hours a day from 24 July until 11 November. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A38 – Hilliards Cross exit slip road: carriageway work

The northbound exit slip road will be closed 24 hours a day from 24 August until 21 December. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A38 – Alrewas to Burton slip road: carriageway resurfacing

The northbound carriageway and entry slip road will be closed overnight between 7pm and 7am from 10 October until 16 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A38 – Alrewas: carriageway resurfacing

The northbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 7pm and 7am from 15 October until 16 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

The Links from Out of City A38M will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 10 October until 16 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

The road into City A38M will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 10 October until 16 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A45 – Stonebridge highway: carriageway work

The eastbound carriageway will be closed overnight for one night from 8pm on 10 October until 6am the following morning (11 October). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A45 – Stonebridge highway: carriageway work

The westbound carriageway will be closed overnight for one night from 8pm on 11 October until 6am the following morning (12 October). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A46 – Coventry eastern bypass: carriageway work

The southbound carriageway will be closed overnight for three nights from 8pm on 13, 14 and 15 October until 6am the following morning (12 October). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A46 – A428 to M6 junction 2: carriageway work

The northbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 8.30pm and 6am from 10 October until 15 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A46 – M40 junction 15 roundabout: carriageway work

The carriageway will be closed in both directions overnight between 9pm and 6am from 12 October until 18 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A46 – Coventry eastern bypass: carriageway resurfacing

The southbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am from 13 October until 16 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A49 – Bayston Hill: renewal of white lines and road studs

The carriageway will be closed in both directions overnight between 9pm and 6am from 10 October until 16 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A5 –Ventura Park slip roads: soft estate work

The westbound exit and entry slip road will be closed overnight for one night from 9pm 10 October until 6am the following morning (11 October). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A5 – Nescliffe bypass: soft estate work

The carriageway will be closed in both directions will be closed overnight between 10pm and 6am form 10 October until 15 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A5 – Mile Oak slip roads: soft estate work

The eastbound entry and exit slip roads will be closed overnight for one night from 9pm 11 October until 6am the following morning (12 October). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A5 – Mile Oak slip roads: soft estate work

The westbound entry and exit slip roads will be closed overnight for one night from 9pm 12 October until 6am the following morning (13 October). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A500 – A5006 from Michelin roundabout and A500 northbound sideway slip road: material deliveries

The northbound carriageway and slip road will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am from 10 October until 16 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A500 – Talke island: bridge work

The westside of the island will be closed for 24 hours a day from 19 September ongoing until 23 December. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

The slip into City Aston Expressway will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 10 October until 16 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M42 – junction 5 slip road message sign repairs:

The southbound exit slip road will be closed overnight for one night from 10pm 12 October until 5am the following morning (13 October). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

The westbound link road will be closed overnight for one night from 8pm 15 October until 6am the following morning (16 October). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M5 – junction 5 northbound exit slip road: major scheme work

The road will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am from 10 October until 14 October. It will also be closed again overnight on 16 October. Please note the carriageway will be closed in only one direction each night. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M50 – junction 2 to junction 1: carriageway work

The southbound carriageway will be closed overnight for one night from 10pm 11 October until 6am the following morning (12 October). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M54 – junction 7 exit slip road: carriageway work

The westbound exit slip road will be closed overnight between 9.30pm and 6am from 12 October until 14 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 6 Salford Circus to M6: re-waterproofing and structural repairs

There will be a 24hour carriageway closure in both directions from 8 July 2016 ongoing until 23 December 2017. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 6 exit slip road: carriageway work

The southbound exit slip road will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 10 October until 16 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 6 exit slip road: carriageway work

The northbound exit slip road will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 10 October until 16 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 3 exit slip road: carriageway work

The southbound exit slip road will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 10 October until 15 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 15 entry slip road: carriageway work

The northbound slip road will be closed overnight for one night from 10pm 10 October until 6am the following morning (11 October). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 4a to junction 3a: carriageway work

The southbound carriageway including all associated Link Roads will be closed overnight between 10pm and 5am from 10 October until 15 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 10 entry slip road: VRS repair

The northbound entry slip road will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 12 October until 14 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 10 to junction 8, including all slip roads: carriageway repairs

The southbound carriageway including the entry and exit slip roads will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 15 October until 16 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 10 entry slip road: carriageway repairs

The southbound entry slip road will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 15 October until 16 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 9 entry and exit slip roads: carriageway repairs

The southbound entry and exit slip roads will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 15 October until 16 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

General enquiries

Members of the public should contact the Highways England customer contact centre on 0300 123 5000.

Media enquiries

Journalists should contact the Highways England press office on 0844 693 1448 and use the menu to speak to the most appropriate press officer.

Published 7 October 2016