Press release

Planned road works in West Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 12 September to Sunday 18 September 2016

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 9 September 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 slip road: carriageway work

The slip road will be closed for 24 hours a day from 8 August ongoing until 11 November. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A38 – Hilliards Cross northbound exit slip: developer work

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

A38 – Claymills to Branston: sign inspections

The southbound carriageway including all associated slip roads will be closed overnight for one night from 8.30pm 12 September until 6am the following morning (13 September). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A38 – Branston to Claymills: sign inspections

The northbound carriageway including all associated slip roads will be closed overnight for one night from 8.30pm 12 September until 6am the following morning (13 September). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A38 – Toyota to Claymills: sign inspection

The southbound carriageway including all associated slip roads will be closed between 8.30pm and 6am from 13 September until 18 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A38 – Claymills to Toyota: sign inspection

The northbound carriageway including all associated slip roads will be closed between 8.30pm and 6am from 13 September until 18 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

The Links from Out of City A38M will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 12 September until 18 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

The Road into City A38M will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 12 September until 21 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A46 – southbound from M69 exit to B4082 roundabout: drainage work

The southbound exit onto B4082 roundabout will be closed overnight between 10pm and 6am from 12 September until 17 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A49 – Church Stretton to Leebotwood: carriageway resurfacing

The carriageway will be closed in both directions overnight between 10pm and 6am from 12 September until 18 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A49 – Tump Lane to Belmont: carriageway resurfacing

The carriageway will be closed in both directions overnight between 10pm and 6am from 12 September until 14 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A5 – Churchbridge to Washbrook Lane: electrical work

The carriageway will be closed in both directions overnight between 8pm and 6am from 12 September until 17 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A5 – Welsh Border to A5 Mile End: electrical work

The carriageway will be closed in both directions overnight between 8pm and 6am from 12 September until 14 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A5 – Chick Bank (Welsh Border) to Weir Brook: carriageway work

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

A50– Queensway to Herons Cross entry and exit slip road: grass cutting

The eastbound entry and exit slip roads will be closed overnight for one night from 9pm 13 September until 6am the following morning (14 September). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A50– Queensway to Foley Road entry and exit slip roads: grass cutting

The eastbound entry and exit slip roads will be closed overnight for one night from 9pm 14 September until 6am the following morning (15 September). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A50– Heron Cross to Longton entry and exit slip road: grass cutting

The eastbound entry and exit slip roads will be closed overnight for one night from 9pm 15 September until 6am the following morning (16 September). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A50– Longton to Normacot entry and exit slip roads: grass cutting

The eastbound entry and exit slip roads will be closed overnight for one night from 9pm 16 September until 6am the following morning (17 September). 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 12 September until 18 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A500 – Eutoria entry slip road: bridge work

The southbound entry slip road will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 12 September until 17 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A500 – Handford exit slip road: grass cutting

The southbound exit slip road will be closed overnight for one night from 9pm 12 September until 6am the following morning (13 September). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

The slip into City Aston Expressway will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 12 September until 18 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M40 – junction 15 exit slip road: carriageway work

The northbound exit slip road will be closed overnight between 10pm and 6am from 12 September until 16 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M40 – junction 16 exit slip road: carriageway work

The northbound exit slip road will be closed overnight between 10pm and 6am from 13 September until 17 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M40 – junction 16 entry slip road: carriageway work

The northbound entry slip road will be closed overnight between 10pm and 6am from 13 September until 16 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M40 – junction 15 exit slip road: carriageway work

The southbound exit slip road will be closed overnight between 10pm and 6am from 13 September until 16 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M40 – junction 15 entry slip road: carriageway work

The southbound entry slip road will be closed overnight between 10pm and 6am from 13 September until 17 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M40 – junction 15 entry slip road: carriageway work

The northbound entry slip road will be closed overnight between 10pm and 6am from 13 September until 16 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M42 – junction 11 to junction 10 including junction 11 entry slip road: carriageway work

The southbound carriageway and entry slip road will be closed overnight for one night from 9pm 12 September until 6am the following morning (13 September). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M42 – junction 3 exit slip road: pavement investigations

The southbound exit slip road will be closed overnight between 9pm and 5am from 12 September until 18 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M42 – junction 3 entry slip road: pavement investigations

The southbound entry slip road will be closed overnight between 9pm and 5am from 12 September until 18 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M42 – junction 3 exit slip road: pavement investigations

The northbound exit slip road will be closed overnight between 9pm and 5am from 12 September until 18 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M42 – junction 10 to junction 11 including junction 10 entry slip road: installation of traffic signals

The northbound carriageway and entry slip road will be closed overnight for one night from 9pm 13 September until 6am the following morning (14 September). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M42 – junction 10 to junction 11 including junction 10 entry slip road: installation of traffic signals

The northbound carriageway and entry slip road will be closed overnight for one night from 9pm 14 September until 6am the following morning (15 September). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M5 – junction 5 to junction 6: major scheme work

The southbound carriageway will be fully closed in overnight between 8pm and 6am on 13, 15, 16 and 17 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted

M5 – junction 4a to junction 5: major scheme work

The southbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am on 14 and 16 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted

M5 – junction 6 to junction 5: major scheme work

The northbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am on 14 and 17 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted

M50 – junction 2 exit slip road: safety fence repairs

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

M50 – junction 2 to junction 1 including slip roads: carriageway repairs

The eastbound entry slip road will be closed overnight for one night from 10pm 15 September until 6am the following morning (16 September). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M54 – junction 1 exit slip road: carriageway work

The eastbound exit slip will be closed overnight for one night from 9pm 15 September until 6am the following morning (16 September). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 6 Salford Circus to M6: rewaterproofing and structural repairs

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

M6 – junction 7 exit slip road: carriageway work

The northbound exit slip road will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 12 September until 18 September. 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 12 September until 18 September. 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 12 September until 18 September. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 1 exit slip road: carriageway work

The southbound exit slip road will be closed overnight for one night from 10pm 12 September until 6am the following morning (13 September). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 1 entry slip road: carriageway work

The northbound entry slip road will be closed overnight for one night from 10pm 13 September until 6am the following morning (14 September). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 2 exit slip road to M69: carriageway work

The northbound exit slip road will be closed overnight for one night from 10pm 13 September until 6am the following morning (14 September). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 2 entry and exit slip roads: carriageway work

The northbound entry and exit slip roads will be closed overnight for one night from 10pm 13 September until 6am the following morning (14 September). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 2 entry and exit slip roads: carriageway work

The southbound entry and exit slip roads will be closed overnight for one night from 10pm 14 September until 6am the following morning (15 September). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 3 entry and exit slip roads: carriageway work

The northbound entry and exit slip roads will be closed overnight for one night from 10pm 15 September until 6am the following morning (16 September). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 3 entry and exit slip roads: carriageway work

The southbound entry and exit slip roads will be closed overnight for one night from 10pm 16 September until 6am the following morning (17 September). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

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Published 9 September 2016