Notice of closure of the M42/M6 link road, near Water Orton
Work item: HS2-MW-BBV-Ph1-Ar-No-N1-Prog-works-17-13/01/2024
Work Item Summary
- Project Phase
- Phase 1
- Region
- Warwickshire, West Midlands
- Location
- M42/M6 link road
- Worksite Name
- Near Water Orton
- Contractor
- BBV JV
- Type of works
- Road closure
- Estimated Start Date
- 16/02/2024
- Estimated End Date
- 19/02/2024
What we are doing
Throughout 2023 we have been constructing the piers and abutments for the M42/M6 link viaducts. There are two 158m long composite viaducts in this area that will carry the HS2 line over the M42/M6 motorway, between Interchange station and Curzon Street Station.
Most of these preparation works have been done off-line to minimise disruption, where possible, on the live road network. We are now ready to push the first viaduct into position which will be completed in two main launching phases. A breakdown of the first phase is detailed below.
This is the first time this technique has been used in the UK. This technique allows for the viaducts to be installed during short, temporary closures of the M42/M6 Link road.
A breakdown of the work
Full weekend closure for the first phase of the viaduct bridge launch:
- Westbound carriageway- from 9pm on Friday 16 February to 5am Monday 19 February. The closure will be in place from the M42 southbound at junction 8 to the M6 northbound at junction 4a.
Note: These works may be delayed due to weather conditions – we will issue updates as required.
This work is subject to consent with National Highways.
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