Notice of M42 Temporary weekend closure
Work item: HS2-MW-BBV-Ph1-Bir-Cur-St-N4-U&S-42-05/11/2023
Work Item Summary
- Project Phase
- Phase 1
- Region
- Solihull, West Midlands
- Location
- M42
- Worksite Name
- M42 between junction 6 and 7
- Contractor
- BBV JV
- Type of works
- Road closure
- Estimated Start Date
- 11/08/2023
- Estimated End Date
- 14/08/2023
What we are doing
To ensure the local road network is fit for purpose when the future HS2 interchange station is operational, we have been improving and expanding the existing road network. Located near to the National Exhibition Centre and Birmingham International Airport the Interchange station will be a major transport gateway for the region.
A new roundabout has been constructed linking the A452 and the A446 to the Interchange Station site. The existing roundabout next to Birmingham Business Park will no longer function as a roundabout and the bridge structures over the motorway will be demolished to make way for a bridge that will support the new railway. The south bridge will be demolished over the weekend beginning on Friday 11 August. To do this safely we will need to close the Motorway between Junction 6 and 7a (northbound) and Junction 7 and 6 (southbound) from 9pm on Friday 11 August until 5am on Monday 14 August.
A signed diversion will in place for road users. If work progresses faster than expected the M42 will be reopened earlier if possible.
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