Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 13 March 2023 to 17 March 2023. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 4 March 2023 to 25 March 2023. Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J5 and J3A . This has been known to be an accident blackspot. It also aims to increase the capacity of the junction to support the growing traffic moving onto the NEC and Birmingham Airport. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 17:00 from 13 March 2023 to 14 March 2023. Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J4 and J6 . In December 2021 work will take place between junctions 9 and 10 of the M42 motorway, to prepare the ground to enable the move of the Marston Box bridge into position in winter 2022..". Help stuck on the M42 northbound- standstill for miles. Period : from 20:08 on 27 February 2023 to 06:00 on 15 March 2023. Location : The M42 southbound exit slip at junction J4 . Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 March 2023 to 1 April 2023. Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J4 and J3A . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. This major scheme aims to reduce congestion and maintain a high level of safety. Live updates on traffic flow can be found athttp://www.trafficengland.com/. Schedule : From 21:00 on 25 March 2023 to 06:00 on 26 March 2023. Find out information about how we manage construction impacts. The M42 is closed northbound between Junction 9 and Junction 10 - near Tamworth in South Staffordshire. s"Lx;7 }>c}2T_GtRkuD$`Hm[Pi460@> `&.8-;|F;od#1-1Ct&j'#RiD[zi'YDH/hPMmJHTw[l.;PuP)2f%&*lM West Midlands Roads said the closure will remain in place until 9pm on New Years Eve, Friday, December 31. Navigation. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J11 and J9 . The M42 will be closed southbound between Junctions 10 and 9 and Junctions 8 and . Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed. ", New HS2 station will bring in 1,000 jobs, says Andy Street, New plans for wetland habitats around HS2s Birmingham and Fazeley Canal viaduct, HS2: 'I'm disappointed that I gave my home up for all them years for no need'. Trainee digital reporter at the Express & Star and Shropshire Star. Reason : Roadworks scheme. Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J3 and J3A . Schedule : From 09:00 on 7 March 2023 to 18:00 on 7 March 2023. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J9 and J8 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed. Status : Pending. Currently at a stand still M42 between 6 and 5 . Status : Pending. An HS2 spokeswoman said: We need to build a bridge for the HS2 railway over the M42 between junctions 9 and 10. The M42 will be affected in both directions between junction nine for Sutton Coldfield and junction 10 for Tamworth and Nuneaton. 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Work to upgrade the safety barrier on the M40 and M42 near Birmingham is due to begin on Monday.. At least 450 people worked tirelessly for 48 hours between 24 and 26 December to install the new giant bridge, which is believed to be the world's longest box slide to move. Schedule : From 21:00 on 6 March 2023 to 06:00 on 7 March 2023. Status : Pending. About this page. What to expect We will have clear signage in place to direct road users through the diversion route between junction 9 and 10 (see map on page 2). Our priority is to minimise, as much as possible, the impact that these works have on residents and communities.. Reason : Roadworks scheme. National Highways is advising drivers to plan their journeys over the festive period with the M42 in North Warwickshire fully closed for HS2 works. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Currently Active. t: 01676 522474 Reason : Roadworks scheme. Read our three-month lookahead for associated work in Warwickshire. Status : Pending. Status : Currently Active. Reason : Roadworks are planned. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed. To help avoid congestion use the RAC Route Planner for up to date M42 traffic news. Status : Pending. Skip to content Breakdown Cover Breakdown Cover UK Breakdown Cover Electric Car Breakdown Cover Van Breakdown Cover European Breakdown Cover Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J3 and J3A . Period : from 20:08 on 27 February 2023 to 06:00 on 15 March 2023. Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J5 and J6 . This could be because of fast moving traffic keeping up with flow moving from one motorway to the other. There will be a temporary full closure of the M42 both northbound and southbound, between junction 9 (Dunton interchange) to junction10 (Tamworth interchange), for seven days. Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Status : Currently Active. National Highways Senior Network Planner, Frank Bird said: Weve been working closely with colleagues at HS2 to plan this closure over the Christmas period. Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. To keep up to date with what is happening in your local area, visit:www.hs2inyourarea.co.uk, Barbara Bland Required fields are marked *. The original HS2 Environmental Statement (ES) scheme design required the bridge to be constructed in situ on a live motorway over a 20-month period. Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J1 and J3A . Reason : Roadworks are planned. The roundabout, eastbound will be closed from 2 March to 6 March between 9.30pm and 5.30am. Junction 3 and 4- Improvements are planned to transform the road network between M42 junction 3 and 4, and junction 16 on the M40 into a smart motorway. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Contact our Helpdesk team all day, every day of the year by: Schedule : From 21:00 on 25 March 2023 to 06:00 on 26 March 2023. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Pending. The M42 will be affected in both directions from junction nine for Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield and Coleshill to junction 10 for Tamworth and Nuneaton. Spanning over 64km, the M42 is a vital link for drivers in the Midlands. Reason : Roadside equipment maintenance is planned. Get the very latest from the region with our Birmingham News Email Updates. Motorists have been warned of lane closures during works to improve a busy motorway interchange. Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 13 March 2023 to 15 March 2023. National Highways Senior Network Planner, Frank Bird said: Weve been working closely with colleagues at HS2 to plan this closure over the Christmas period. Rest assured, rescuing customers is our top priority. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Weve been working collaboratively with HS2 for the past 18 months to ensure the operation runs smoothly and to help keep disruption to a minimum for drivers. Our West Midlands travel news is as up to date as possible but please do always check with local radio news sources and always allow plenty of time for your M42 journey. HS2 will be carrying out work between junctions 9 (Dunton Interchange) and Junction 10 (Tamworth Interchange) to install the Marston Box bridge. The project is expected to be completed in spring 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed. BrumWish 2021 aims to get thousands of Christmas gifts to young children in need across our city - the homeless, the vulnerable, kids in care and kids who have little. Status : Pending. National Highways will close the M42 motorway, in both directions:. Reason : Roadworks are planned. stream Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 March 2023 to 06:00 on 14 March 2023. The M42 will close at the weekend so bridges can be installed to tackle congestion near Birmingham Airport. Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Status : Pending. National Highways Senior Network Planner, Frank Bird said: Wed like to say a big thank-you to motorists for their patience during the closure of the M42. The statement continued: To complete these works safely and efficiently there will be a temporary full closure of both the M42 southbound and northbound, between junctions 9. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 16:00 from 13 March 2023 to 17 March 2023. 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Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed. These lengthy closure periods would have required a defined diversion route to be active for a three month period, increasing traffic volumes, congestion and delays on the local road network. but actually it might just be the most efficient junction ever designed. 6 to 13 February - M40 junction 15 northbound to M42 junction 3a, 14 to 23 February - M40 northbound link and M42 junction 3a to junction 2 southbound, 24 February and 27 February to 3 March - M42 junction 2 to 3a northbound, 6 to 17 March - M42 southbound junction 3a to M40 junction 15. Location : The M42 southbound at junction J8 . Status : Pending. Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J11 and J10 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. Status : Pending. Not only this, it connects the east with the west with links onto the M5 and the M6. "While we appreciate this closure will cause some disruption on this part of the M42, wherever possible we are completing roadworks in the lead up to the Christmas holiday and well be lifting hundreds of miles of roadworks across the country between Christmas and New Year to help keep traffic flowing. Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J4 and J3A . Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 3 April 2023 to 6 April 2023. Avoid congestion and plan a smarter route. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 6 March 2023 to 10 March 2023. Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J10 and J9 . Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 17:00 from 6 March 2023 to 10 March 2023. Schedule : From 00:01 on 17 April 2023 to 06:00 on 1 October 2025. The motorway had been closed for 10 days between the two junctions during the festive period for HS2 works to move a 12,600 tonne bridge into place over the carriageway. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed. Improving safety and reducing impact on road users. 9. We are working closely with National Highways (formerly Highways England) to plan and complete these works safely and efficiently. Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J1 and J2 . Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. It plays an important part in connecting Birmingham with Nottingham, Solihull, Tamworth and Redditch onto Worcester. Schedule : From 21:00 on 25 March 2023 to 06:00 on 26 March 2023. The M42 motorway between Junction 9 near The Belfry the turn off for Sutton, Lichfield and Coleshill and Junction 10 the exit for Tamworth and Nuneaton will shut for a week from 9pm on Christmas Eve (December 24) to enable preparation work to be carried pout before the installation of a new bridge. Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. For M42 travel news use the RAC Route Planner to help reduce journey times. A part of the large collection of motorways in the centre of the city, the M42 connects to the M6, M40 and the M5. Book a full service from 185. Avoid M42 roadworks and traffic jams on the UKs major roads and motorways. Slide 2 of 2: Artist's impression of the view from the M42 of the Marston Box Rail Bridge. Status : Pending. Location : The M42 northbound at junction J3A . National Highways said carriageways would be closed overnight to ensure the safety of workers and motorists. It said: "The M42 southbound and northbound, between junctions 9 and 10, will be closed for 7 days from Christmas Eve. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 17:00 from 6 March 2023 to 10 March 2023. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 17:00 from 13 March 2023 to 17 March 2023. Buying a car? Status : Pending. The updated Box Structure design is smaller in size and will therefore have a reduced visual impact. Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J9 and J10 . The M42 motorway had been closed for 10 days between Junction 9 (Dunton Interchange) and Junction 10 (Tamworth Interchange) following HS2 works, with the works expected to have been completed on Tuesday, January 3. From Christmas Eve the M42 - the main route between Birmingham and Nottingham which passes through Leicestershire - will be closed in both directions between Junction 9, north of Lea Marston and Curdworth in North Warwickshire and Junction 10, at Tamworth. People can still get to where they need to go but will need to follow the diversion, plan ahead and leave more time for journeys., Anyone with any concerns regarding the closure can contact the HS2 helpdesk on freephone 08081 434 434 or email: hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk. Find information about HS2 works and activities taking place in your area. The lengthy closure periods would require a defined diversion route to be active for a three-month period, increasing traffic volumes, congestion and delays on the local road network. The motorway was closed for HS2 works between junction 9 and 10 to install a 12,600 ton bridge - it will carry the high-speed railway line. The M42 will be affected in both directions between junction nine for Sutton Coldfield and junction 10 for Tamworth and Nuneaton. Status : Currently Active. Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 March 2023 to 06:00 on 21 March 2023. Using innovative technology to dramatically reduce traffic disruption, Marston Box bridge is the UKs first box-slide bridge over a motorway and will carry the HS2 line across the M42 motorway near junction 9, north of Lea Marston and Curdworth in North Warwickshire. A range of benefits were achieved through the current design and construction method: The original HS2 Environmental Statement (ES) scheme design required the bridge to be constructed in situ on a live motorway over a 20-month period. Location : The M42 northbound exit slip at junction J7 . Give your buyers confidence with our seller's report. Marston Box will connect to Dunton Wood Embankment to the south and the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal Viaduct, which crosses the canal, to the north. Marston Box is the bridge that will carry the HS2 line across the M42 Motorway near Junction 9, north of Lea Marston and Curdworth in North Warwickshire. The M42 motorway had been closed for 10 days between Junction 9 (Dunton Interchange) and Junction 10 (Tamworth Interchange) following HS2 works, with the works expected to have been. Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. To complete the works safely and efficiently we will close the M42 motorway from: 9pm on Friday 24 December (Christmas Eve) to 9pm on Friday 31 December 2021 (New The M24 we know today opened in the 1980s but the original plans suggested it should have stretched all the way to Nottingham via the M1. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed. Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Near to the airport is the National Exhibition Centre, NEC, which can cause congestion near junction 6 especially during peak times around events. The M42 will shut on Friday evening to allow the new bridge to be brought in over the weekend. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Location : The M42 northbound entry slip at junction J5 . Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 3 April 2023 to 6 April 2023. Schedule : From 00:01 on 13 March 2023 to 06:00 on 1 October 2025. Period : from 10:00 on 10 February 2023 to 17:00 on 17 March 2023. Its important you stick to the speed limit when navigating through this junction. Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Northbound carriageway closure (Junctions 9 to 10) from 5pm Saturday 24 December 2022 to 5am Tuesday 3 January 2023. We will close the southbound carriageway of the M42 motorway between junction 9 (Dunton Interchange) and junction 10 (Tamworth Interchange) from: 8pm on Friday 28 January to 6am on Monday 31 January 2022. Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J5 and J6 . With such a heavy flow of traffic, unfortunately accidents can happen. Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 March 2023 to 06:00 on 14 March 2023. Location : The M42 southbound entry slip at junction J5 .