Notice of overnight closures on the M42, M6 westbound link road, near Water Orton
Work item: HS2-BBV-26-2417
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
- 21/08/2026
- Estimated End Date
- 22/08/2026
What we are doing
Location
M42, M6 westbound link road from M42 southbound at junction 8 to M6 northbound at junction 4a
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Duration
The road will be closed overnight, from 9pm to 6am, on Friday 21 August and Saturday 22 August 2026.
What we are doing
A lane closure of M42 southbound carriageway from junction 9 to junction 8, leading into a full carriageway closure of the westbound carriageway of M42, M6 link road on each night, to undertake preparation works to progress construction of the Water Orton Viaduct structure.
What to expect
• A clearly signed diversion route
• Low level of noise from our works
These works are subject to consent from National Highways.
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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