Press release

Planned roadworks in the West Midlands: Weekly summary for Monday 27 April – 3 May 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 24 April 2015 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.

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A38 Barton-Under-Needwood – Burton upon Trent - carriageway works

The northbound carriageway will be closed from 29 April to 12 June between 9pm and 6am. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A45 B4453 – Fosse Way Roundabout, Coventry - carriageway works

The westbound carriageway will be closed from 28 April to 30 April between 9pm and 5am. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A483 Maesbury Junction – Mile End Roundabout, Oswestry - carriageway works

The carriageway will be closed in both directions from 27 April to 9 May between 8pm and 6am. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A5 Mile End Roundabout, Oswestry - carriageway works

There will be a full closure on all approaches to Mile End Roundabout from 27 April to 9 May between 8pm and 6am. Diversions will be clearly signposted.

A500 Stoke Road – City Road, Staffordshire - carriageway works

The carriageway will be closed in both directions from 27 April to 2 May between 8pm and 6am. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M42 from M5 to Junction 2 Oldbury West Midlands - carriageway works

The northbound carriageway (including slips and link) will be closed from 27 April to 11 May between 10pm and 6am. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M5 Junction 4 Lydiate Ash, West Midlands - carriageway works

The carriageway will be closed in both directions from 27 April to 31 July between 9pm and 6am. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M50 Junction 2 Ledbury to Junction 4 Ross on Wye, Herefordshire - carriageway works

The westbound carriageway will be closed from 29 April to 30 April between 8pm and 6am. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M54 Junction 5 Telford - Junction 3 Albrighton, Telford and Wrekin - carriageway works

The carriageway will be closed in both directions from 27 April to 13 June between 9pm and 6am. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M54 Junction 3 Albrighton, Telford and Wrekin - Junction 2 Wolverhampton, West Midlands - carriageway works

The eastbound carriageway will be closed from 28 April to 10 May between 8pm and 5.30am. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 Junction 6 Gravelly Hill Interchange, West Midlands - carriageway works

The eastbound link road remains closed 24 hours a day between 27 April and 30 May. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 Junction 9, Wednesbury, West Midlands - carriageway works

The southbound entry slip remains closed between 27 April and 30 July. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 Junction 14 Stafford to Junction 13 Acton Trussell, Staffordshire (including Entry Slip), West Midlands - carriageway works

The southbound carriageway and entry slip will be closed from 26 April to 27 April between 10pm and 6am. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 Junction 12 Cannock, Staffordshire. - carriageway works

The northbound entry slip will be closed from 26 April to 27 April between 10pm and 6am. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 Junction 10a Walsall, West Midlands – Junction 12 Cannock Staffordshire - carriageway works

The northbound carriageway will be closed from 27 April to 29 April between 10pm and 6am. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 Junction 10 Walsall, West Midlands – Junction 11 Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire, West Midlands - carriageway works

The northbound carriageway will be closed from 29 April to 15 May between 10pm and 6am. A diversion route will be clearly signposted

M6 Junction 11 Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire - carriageway works

The northbound entry slip will be closed from 29 April to 12 May between 10pm and 6am. 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 27 April 2015