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

Work item: HS2-BBV-26-2534

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Solihull
Location
M42 J7a northbound link to M6 southbound
Contractor
BBV JV
Type of works
overnight closure
Estimated Start Date
28/09/2026
Estimated End Date
04/10/2026

What we are doing

Location
M42 J7a northbound link to M6 southbound near Chelmsley Wood

Duration
Overnight closure
The road will be closed between 9pm and 6am from Monday 28 September 2026 to Sunday 4 October 2026.

*The last overnight closure will take place on Saturday 3 October 2026 meaning the road will be open at 6am on Sunday 4 October 2026.

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

What to expect
Low level of noise from our work.

A fully signed diversion route in place during each closure.

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]