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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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If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email [email protected]