Press release

Planned road works in West Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 6 June to Sunday 12 June 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 2 June 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.

A45 – Stonebridge eastbound: improvement scheme

The eastbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am on 6 June until 12 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A46 – Coventry southbound: improvement scheme

The southbound carriageway will be closed overnight for one night from 8pm on 12 June until 6am the following morning (13 June). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A5 – Church bridge island to parade junction: footway widening scheme

The eastbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 8pm and 8am from 6 June until 12 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A50 – Meir tunnel: carriageway repairs

The carriageway will be closed in both directions overnight between 8pm and 5.30am from 6 June until 12 June. Please note the carriageway will be closed in one direction each night. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M5 – junction 6 to 5 northbound carriageway: major scheme work

The northbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am on 6 and 7 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M5 – junction 6 to 4a northbound carriageway: major scheme work

The northbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am on 8, 9, and 10 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

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

The northbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am on 12 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 15 entry: safety barrier installation

The northbound entry slip road will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am from 6 June until 11 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

The D-C and F-C link roads will be closed overnight for one night from 8pm 9 June until 6am the following morning (10 June). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 11 exit slip road: barrier repairs

The northbound exit slip road will be closed overnight for one night from 8pm 10 June until 6am the following morning (11 June). 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 3 June 2016