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Temporary overnight full road closures of the M42 between J9 and J10 northbound and southbound

Work item: HS2-BBV-26-2510

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Warwickshire
Location
M42 between J9 and J10 northbound and southbound
Contractor
BBV JV
Type of works
Overnight road closure
Estimated Start Date
28/09/2026
Estimated End Date
09/10/2026

What we are doing

Location
Temporary overnight full closures of the M42 J9 and J10 northbound and southbound carriageways.

Duration
Weeknight road closures

Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October 2026 from 9pm and 6am weeknights only. During the daytime, the hard shoulder will remain closed in both directions.

What we are doing
We are completing essential works to the Marston Box structure. The closure is necessary to ensure the safety of our workforce and road users.

These works are subject to consent.

What to expect
Low level of noise from our worksite. Fully signed diversion route will be 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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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]