Press release

Planned roadworks in the West Midlands: Weekly summary Monday June 1 to Sunday June 7 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of May 29 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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A40 Welsh Border – Whitchurch, Telford and Wrekin. Carriageway works

The carriageway will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am from June 1 to June 23. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A46 between Twyford Roundabout and Salford Roundabout. Carriageway works

The carriageway will be closed overnight in both directions between 9pm and 6am from 1 June to 31 July. These works will not be carried out on Saturday and Sunday nights. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A49 Bromfield (A4113) to Craven Arms (B4368), West Midlands. Carriageway works

There will be a full carriageway closure from 8pm on May 29 until 6am on June 1. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A49 Starting Gate Hereford (A4103) to Hope Under Dinmore (A417), West Midlands. Carriageway works

The carriageway will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 5 June to 6 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A5 entry slip from B5404, Tamworth, West Midlands. Carriageway works

There will be a 24 hour northbound entry slip closure from 6am 1 June ongoing until 6am 29 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A5 Preston Boats (A49/A5) island to M54 Junction 7, West Midlands. Carriageway works

The eastbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am from 1 June until 16 September. These works will not be carried out on Saturday and Sunday nights. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

The carriageway will also be closed in both directions overnight between 8pm and 6am from 1 June until 2 July. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A5 – M4 Junction 10 to Weeford, West Midlands. Carriageway works

The westbound carriageway and slip roads will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am from 1 June until 19 October. These works will not be carried out on Saturday and Sunday nights. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A5 – Weeford Island to Mile Oak, West Midlands. Carriageway works

The westbound carriageway and slip road will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am from 1 June until 26 June. These works will not be carried out on Saturday and Sunday nights. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A5 – Dobbies Island – Monteford Bridge, Telford and Wrekin. West Midlands. Carriageway works

The carriageway will be closed in both directions overnight between 7pm and 8am from 1 June until 31 October. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A5 – A483 Maesbury Junction to Mile End Roundabout. West Midlands. Carriageway works

The carriageway will be closed in both directions overnight between 8pm and 6am from 5 June until 13 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A5 – Mile End Roundabout – Queens Head. West Midlands. Carriageway works

The carriageway will be closed in both directions overnight between 10pm and 6am from 5 June until 13 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M42 junction 2 to 1, West Midlands. Carriageway works

The southbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 10pm and 6am from 1 June until 17 June. These works will not be carried out on Sunday nights. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M42 junction 1 to 2, West Midlands. Carriageway works

Junction 2 northbound exit slip will be closed overnight between 10pm and 6am from 4 June until 13 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M42 junction 10 to 11, West Midlands. Carriageway works

The carriageway will be closed in both directions overnight between 10pm and 5am from 1 June until 5 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M5 junction 4 both directions, West Midlands. Carriageway works

The northbound and southbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 1 June to 31 July. Traffic can follow an up and over at junction 4.

M5 junction 3 to 4, West Midlands. Carriageway works

The southbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am from 1 June to 3 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M50 – M5 junction 8 to junction 2 M50, West Midlands. Carriageway works

The westbound carriageway will be closed overnight from 8pm 31 May until 6am the following morning (1 June). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M54 junction 5, Telford - junction 3 Albrighton, Telford and Wrekin. Carriageway works

The carriageway will be closed overnight in both directions between 9pm and 6am from 1 June to 13 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M54 junction 6 to 7, West Midlands. Carriageway works

The westbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am from 1 June to 16 September. These works will not be carried out on Saturday and Sunday nights. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M54 junction 2 to 1, West Midlands. Carriageway works

The eastbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am from 2 June to 6 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 junction 6 Gravelly Hill Interchange, West Midlands. Carriageway works

There will be a full 24 hour eastbound link road closure from 1 June ongoing until 6am 30 November. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 junction 9, Wednesbury, West Midlands. Carriageway works

There will be a full 24 hour southbound entry slip closure from 1 June ongoing until 6am 20 November. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 junction 10a to 11a, West Midlands. Carriageway works

The northbound carriageway will be closed overnight from 9.30pm to 6am from 1 June to 7 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 junction 16, West Midlands. Carriageway works

The northbound exit slip will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am from 1 June to 3 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 junction 12 to 10A, West Midlands. Carriageway works

The southbound carriageway, including slips will be closed overnight between 10pm and 6am from 1 June to 2 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 junction 9 to 11, West Midlands. Carriageway works

The carriageway will be closed in both directions overnight between 10pm and 6am from 1 June to 2 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 junction 3 to 4, West Midlands. Carriageway works

The northbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 10pm and 5am from 3 June to 4 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 29 May 2015