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Notice of temporary overnight lane closures on the M42 between junctions 6 and 7 in both directions

Work item: HS2-BBV- 26-2154

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Solihull
Location
M42
Contractor
BBV JV
Type of works
Overnight lane closure
Estimated Start Date
15/06/2026
Estimated End Date
19/06/2026

What we are doing

Location
M42 between junctions 6 and 7 in both directions.

Duration
Overnight lane 2 and 3 closures:
Each weeknight between 9pm and 6am from Monday 15 June until Friday 19 June 2026.

What we are doing
Lane closures will be in place during weeknights only, to allow our workforce to safely complete crane rigging from within the central reservation of the M42 motorway.

What to expect
Overnight lane closures in place during weeknights

Low-level noise from our works site.

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]