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Notice of overnight closures of the westbound M42/ M6 Link Road, near Water Orton

Work item: HS2-BBV-25-1557

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Warwickshire
Location
M42/M6 link road
Contractor
BBV JV
Type of works
Overnight road closure
Estimated Start Date
29/01/2026
Estimated End Date
26/03/2026

What we are doing

Location
M42/M6 link road from M42 southbound at junction 8 to M6 northbound at junction 4a

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Duration
Three separate overnight closures on:
9pm to 5am, Thursday 29 January 2026
9pm to 5am, Thursday 26 February 2026
9pm to 5am, Thursday 26 March 2026

What we are doing
We will be conducting extra motorway and carriageway cleaning operations, in addition to the daily mitigation measures we already have in place.

What to expect
Low level of noise from our machinery and a clearly signed diversion route

HS2 is undergoing a comprehensive reset to ensure it can be built efficiently and for the lowest reasonable cost. This work is being carried out in stages and will be completed in 2026. We will provide you with updates on the reset and what this means for our plans to build the railway in your area.

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If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email [email protected]