The M42 between junctions 6 and 7A (northbound) and junctions 7 and 6 (southbound) will be temporarily closed from Friday 7 August to Monday 10 August 2020, due to work tied to HS2.
To ensure that the local road network is fit for purpose when the future HS2 Interchange Station is operational, LM (Laing O’Rourke and J. Murphy & Sons Ltd) is expanding and improving the existing network and creating new routes on HS2 land. Located near to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and Birmingham International Airport, the Interchange Station will be a major transport gateway for the region, providing high speed rail connections to London, Birmingham and the North of England.
To link the new network with existing routes, LM will build four connecting highways bridges. The first of these new bridges will span the M42.
To install the bridge deck, the M42 between junctions 6 and 7A (northbound) and junctions 7 and 6 (southbound) will be closed after evening rush hour on Friday 7 August, and reopen before morning rush hour on Monday 10 August.
A signed diversion route will be in place for road users. If work progresses faster than expected, the M42 will be reopened earlier if possible.
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