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Notice of overnight closures on the M42, M6 westbound link road,near Water Orton

Work item: HS2-BBV-26-2556

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Warwickshire
Location
M42, M6 westbound link
Contractor
BBV JV
Type of works
overnight closure
Estimated Start Date
09/10/2026
Estimated End Date
10/10/2026

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, Friday 9 October to 6am, Saturday 10 October 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, to undertake condition surveys and inspections of the carriageway to identify any repairs that need to be made.

What to expect
• A clearly signed diversion route
• Low level of noise from our works

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]