Press release

Planned roadworks in West Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 9 May to Sunday 15 May 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 5 May 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.

A46 Kenilworth Bypass: improvement scheme

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

A49 – Much Birch: carriageway repairs

The westbound carriageway will be closed overnight for one night from 9.30pm on 12 May until 5am the following morning (13 May). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M42 – junction 7a to junction: carriageway resurfacing

The northbound carriageway will be closed overnight for one night from 10pm on 9 May until 5am the following morning (10 May). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M42 – junction 2 entry slip road: drainage work

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

M42 – junction 6: bridge inspections

The carriageway will be closed in both directions overnight between 9pm and 5.30am from 11 May until 13 May. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M42 – junction 1 entry slip road: carriageway resurfacing

The northbound entry slip road will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am from 12 May until 14 May. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

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

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

M5 – junction 5 entry slip roads: major scheme work

The southbound entry slip road will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am on 9, 10 and 11 May and the northbound entry slip road will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am on 12 and 13 May. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M50 – junction 2: carriageway work

The northbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 7pm and 7am from 9 May until 11 May. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M50 – junction 2: carriageway work

The southbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 7pm and 7am from 9 May until 11 May. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M54 – junction 1 including entry slip road to M6 junction 10A: electrical work

The eastbound carriageway including the entry slip road will be closed overnight for one night from 10.30pm on 10 May until 5am the following morning (10 May). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 5 entry slip road: viaduct repairs

The southbound entry slip road will be closed for 24 hours ongoing from 11 January until 30 June. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 13 to junction 12 including junction 13 entry slip and junction 12 exit slip road: carriageway resurfacing
The southbound carriageway including the entry and exit slip roads will be closed overnight between 10pm and 8am from 9 May until 16 May. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 6 exit slip road: barrier repair

The southbound exit slip road will be closed overnight for one night from 8pm on 9 May until 6am the following morning (10 May). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

The southbound carriageway and M69 northbound link road will be closed overnight for one night from 9pm on 9 May until 6am the following morning (10 May). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 10a to M54 junction 1: barrier repair

The northbound carriageway to M54 link road will be closed overnight for one from 8pm on 11 May until 6am the following morning (12 May). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 4a to junction 4: electrical work

The southbound carriageway will be closed overnight for one night from 10pm on 11 May until 5am the following morning (12 May). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 6 to junction 4: electrical work

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

M6 – M5 eastern arm to M6 northbound: survey work

The M5 northbound link to M6 southbound will be closed overnight for one night from 9pm on 12 May until 6am the following morning (13 May). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M69 – junction 1 entry slip road: carriageway resurfacing

The southbound slip road will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am from 9 May until 12 May. 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 6 May 2016