Temporary overnight closure of M42 J7A northbound link to M6 southbound
Work item: HS2-BBV-26-1996
Work Item Summary
- Project Phase
- Phase 1
- Region
- Solihull
- Location
- M42
- Contractor
- BBV JV
- Type of works
- Overnight road closure
- Estimated Start Date
- 02/05/2026
- Estimated End Date
- 03/05/2026
What we are doing
Location
M42 J7A northbound link to M6 southbound – near Chelmsley Wood
Duration
Temporary overnight closure:
From 9.00pm on Saturday 2 May 2026 until 6.00am Sunday 3 May 2026.
What we are doing
As we progress with the construction of the M42 Motorway Box being built in Solihull, we need to carry out works for essential trial holes on the M42 J7A northbound link to M6 southbound.
What to expect
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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Find out more about
If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email [email protected]