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Temporary overnight full carriageway and lane closures on the M6

Work item: HS2-BBV-26-1891

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Solihull
Location
M6
Contractor
BBV JV
Type of works
overnight full carriageway and lane closures
Estimated Start Date
08/05/2026
Estimated End Date
23/05/2026

What we are doing

Location
Between M6 J4 and J4a, including the M42 J7A link to the M6 northbound.

Duration
M6 northbound full carriageway closure from Junction 4, with lanes 2 and 3 closed on the M6 southbound.
Each night from Friday 8 May to Monday 11 May 2026, between 9pm and 5am.

M6 southbound full carriageway closure from Junction 4a, including the M42 Junction 7A link road, with M6 northbound lanes 2 and 3 closures.
Each night from Monday 11 to Saturday 16 May 2026, between 9pm and 5am.

M6 southbound Junction 4 exit slip road closure
Each night from Monday 18 to Saturday 23 May 2026, between 9pm and 5am.

What we are doing
Constructing the M6 South viaduct Structure.

What to expect
Low level of noise from our work site. A fully signed diversion route in place,

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]