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Temporary overnight closure of the M42 J7a northbound link to M6 southbound

Work item: HS2-BBV-26-2458

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Solihull
Location
M42 J7a northbound link to M6 southbound
Contractor
BBV JV
Type of works
Overnight road closure
Estimated Start Date
03/09/2026
Estimated End Date
04/09/2026

What we are doing

Location
M42 J7a northbound link to M6 southbound near Chelmsley Wood

Duration
Overnight closure
The road will be closed from 9pm on Thursday 3 September 2026 until 6am on Friday 4 September 2026.

What we are doing
To safely continue the structure works in the area, the team need to close the link road and carry out essential concrete works.

What to expect
Low level of noise from our work.

A fully signed diversion route in place during each closure.

These works are subject to consent.

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]