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Updated notice of temporary closure,M218 close to Mercote Hall Lane,Solihull

Work item: HS2-BBV-26-1944

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Solihull
Location
PRoW M218
Contractor
BBV JV
Type of works
temporary closure
Estimated Start Date
15/06/2026
Estimated End Date
03/07/2026

What we are doing

Location
M218, close to Mercote Hall Lane, Solihull

Duration
The PRoW M218 will be temporarily closed from Monday 15 June to Friday 3 July 2026.

What we are doing
In preparation for the opening of the realigned A452, we will be laying tarmac on the new southbound carriageway. The diverted M218 crosses the area of works and will need to be closed to the public.

What to expect
The M218 will be closed and a diversion route will be in place, shown on the map overleaf.

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]