Midlands LED roadside lighting upgrades
We’re cutting carbon emissions in the Midlands by switching to cleaner LED lights. This will make our motorways and A-roads greener and more energy efficient.
LED upgrades in the Midlands
We'll retrofit most of the lighting in our Midlands region by March 2027. This will reduce energy consumption by up to 65%.
We’ve already upgraded over 70% of lights in the Midlands.
For safety, we may need lane, carriageway or full closures while we work.
Where we're working
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Here are details of our LED lighting schemes in the Midlands:
A1 LED upgrades - 20 October to late December 2025
We're upgrading existing lights to LEDs on the A1 between Great Ponton and Balderton.
We’ll work overnight (8pm - 6am) Monday to Friday, from 20 October to late December 2025.
It's currently planned to finish on Xmas eve.
To work safely, we'll mostly work using lane closures on small sections moving along the A1.
We may need to close the road at some times. We’ll give more information as soon as we can.
A52 LED Works between Spondon and Barrowby – 8 December 2025 to mid-February 2026
We're upgrading the current lighting to LEDS on the A52 between Spondon and Barrowby.
We’ll work overnight (8pm - 6am) Monday to Friday, from 8 December 2025 to mid-February 2026.
We'll mostly work using lane closures on small sections moving along the A52.
We'll need to close the road at some times.
Closures
Monday 5 to Wednesday 7 January A52 between M1 junction 25 and Spondon
- Westbound: fully closed
- Eastbound: one lane closed
Thursday 8 January A52 between Spondon and M1 junction 25
- Eastbound: fully closed
- Westbound: one lane closed
Friday 9, Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 January A52 between M1 junction 25 and Bardills Roundabout
- Eastbound: fully closed
- Westbound: one lane closed
Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 January A52 between Bardills Roundabout and M1 junction 25
- Westbound: fully closed
- Eastbound: one lane closed
Friday 16 and Monday 19 January A52 Bardills Roundabout
- Lane closures on the roundabout
Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 January A52 between Bardills Roundabout and Bramcote Island
- Eastbound: fully closed
- Westbound: one lane closed
Friday 23 and Monday 26 January A52 Bramcote Island
- Lane closures on the roundabout
Diversions
M1 J25 to A52 Spondon – westbound diversion.
A52 Spondon to M1 J25 - eastbound diversion.
M1 junction 25 to A52 Bardills Roundabout eastbound diversion.
A52 Bardills Roundabout to M1 junction 25 to westbound diversion.
A52 Bardills Roundabout to A52 Bramcote Island - eastbound diversion.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
M5 LED upgrade work - 14 October to Friday 7 November 2025
We're upgrading the lighting on the M5 to LED bulbs. The new LED lighting will be more energy efficient and require less maintenance in the future.
We continue to progress with our LED lighting upgrade work on the M5 and have further updates as below.
Closures
We’ll work overnight, between 9pm and 6am, from Tuesday 14 October 2025 to Friday 7 November 2025, Monday to Friday.
To carry out our work safely, we’ll work under a combination of lane and entry and exit slip closures.
Tuesday 14 October to Wednesday 15 October
- M42 Junction 1 - Lane closure on M42 junction 1 roundabout
Wednesday 15 October to Tuesday 29 October
- M42 northbound junction 4a - Total closure of M42 junction 4a northbound exit slip
Wednesday 29 October to Tuesday 4 November
- M42 westbound to M5 northbound - M42 westbound lane 1 closure leading to total closure of M5 northbound link
Tuesday 4 November to Friday 7 November
- M42 westbound to M5 northbound link - M42 westbound lanes 2 and 3 closure leading to a total closure of the M5 southbound link
Friday 7 November to Saturday 8 November
- M5 northbound junction 5 - Lane 1 closure leading to total closure of exit slip at junction 5
Diversions
M5 J4a northbound to M42 eastbound exit slip closure diversion
M5 northbound link closure diversion
M42 westbound link to M5 southbound closure diversion
M5 northbound junction 5 exit slip diversion
Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout.
We’ll make every effort to ensure the impact on the local community and travelling public is kept to a minimum.
We always aim to work to the programme, however unforeseen circumstances or bad weather conditions may mean changes.
Please accept our apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
A46 Winthorpe to Syston Roundabout LED upgrades - 6 October to 10 November 2025
We're upgrading exisiting lights to LEDs on the A46 between Winthorpe and Syston Roundabout.
Closures
To work safely, we'll need a combination of overnight (8pm - 6am) Monday to Friday slip road and lane closures.
We'll put signed diversions in place during closures.
Tuesday 7 October to Thursday 16 October - Cattle Market Roundabout
Inner and outer lane closures.
Friday 17 October - Melton Road junction
A46 northbound entry slip closed.
A46 northbound entry slip diversion.
Monday 20 October and Tuesday 21 October - Melton Road junction
A46 southbound exit slip and one lane closed.
A46 southbound exit slip diversion.
Monday 20 October - Nottingham Raceway Karting junction
Southbound exit and entry slip closed.
A46 Nottingham Raceway Karting southbound exit slip diversion.
Wednesday 22 October and Thursday 23 October - Melton Road junction
A46 northbound exit slip and one lane closed.
A46 northbound exit slip diversion.
Wednesday 22 October - Nottingham Raceway Karting junction
Northbound exit and entry slip closed.
A46 Nottingham Raceway Karting exit and entry slip diversion.
Friday 24 October to Thursday 6 November - Shell garage past Seagrave Road
Northbound carriageway closed and partial closure of Parkhill Lane. One lane on southbound carriageway also closed.
A46 Park Hill lane northbound diversion route.
Friday 7 November - A46 Phase 2 - Cattle Market to Anstey - National LED Upgrade
A46 southbound lane 1 closure and Seagrave Rd exit and entry slip roads closed.
Monday 11 November - A46 Phase 2 - Cattle Market to Anstey - National LED Upgrade
A46 southbound lane 1 closure and Broome Lane exit slip closed. A46 northbound exit slip to Syston Road closed.
A46 southbound closure diversion route.
We'll maintain access for emergency services throughout.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
A5 Muckley Corner to Rising Sun LED upgrade - 10 October to 4 November 2025
We’ll be carrying out work to upgrade the current lighting to LED’s on the A5 between Muckley Corner and Rising Sun Island.
The new LED lighting will be more energy efficient and require less maintenance in the future.
Closures
Our work will take place from 10 October to 4 November 2025, on weeknights, between 9pm and 6am.
To carry out our work safely we’ll work under a combination of lane closures and full carriageway closures as follows:
- 10 October – lane closures on Muckley Corner roundabout and approaches.
- 13 October to 15 October – full westbound carriageway closure between Muckley Corner and B5011 Chase Road junction.
- 16 October to 21 October – westbound lane 1 closure between Hanney Hay Road and Rising Sun Island.
- 24 October – eastbound and westbound lane 2 closures between Hanney Hay Road and B5011 Chase Road junction.
- 27 October – eastbound lane 1 closure between Rising Sun Island and Pool Lane.
- 28 October to 30 October – eastbound lane 1 closure between Rising Sun Island and B5011 Chase Road junction.
- 31 October – eastbound lane 1 closure between Rising Sun Island and Hanney Hay Road.
- 3 November to 4 November – full eastbound carriageway closure between Hanney Hay Road and Muckley Corner.
For residents whose properties are within our works area, we’ll provide escorts through, but please be aware that this can take some time while we ensure the works area is safe.
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained.
We’ll make every effort to ensure the impact on the local community and travelling public is kept to a minimum.
We always aim to work to the programme, however unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may lead to changes.
Diversions
Muckley Corner to B5011 Chase Road junction westbound carriageway diversion map
Hanney Hay Road to Muckley Corner eastbound diversion map
A5 LED upgrades - 27 October to 12 February 2026
Works
We're upgrading the current lighting to LED's on the A5 between Redgate and Potterspury.
This will be more energy efficient and require less maintenance in the future.
We’ll work overnight Monday to Friday between 8pm and 6am.
In order to work safely, we’ll work under lane closures and signed full closures when required.
Closures and Diversions
The following will be closed at:
- Danesway roundabout – Monday 12 Jan to Weds 21 Jan
- A428 Halfway House – Thursday 22 Jan to Weds 28 Jan
- A428 east roundabout – Thurs 29 Jan to Friday 6 Feb
- Dunsmore Home Farm to Hilmorton Lane – Mon 9 Feb to Thurs 12 Feb
Please follow the diversion signs in place.
We'll maintain access for emergency service vehicles throughout.
We’ll make every effort to ensure the impact on the local community and travelling public is kept to a minimum.
We always aim to work to the programme, however unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may mean changes.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
A45 LED upgrades 10 November to 24 November
Works
We’ll work overnight Monday to Saturday (8pm to 5am) between 10 and 24 November.
In order to carry out this work safely, we’ll work under a combination of full and single lane closures.
Closures and Diversions
10th and 11th November - Dunsmore Heath
- lane closures
12th to 14th November - Memorial Island
- lane closures
17th November to 19th November - Ryton roundabout
- lanes closures from Grange Farm through to High Street
20th November - A423 Interchange
- lane closures
21st November and 24 November - A423 Interchange
- A45 westbound entry slip closure and lane closures on the A45 eastbound exit slip
Fully signed diversions will be in place as follows:
21 November diversion
24 November diversion
Access for emergency service vehicles and local residents will be maintained throughout. (please do not delete this line as there are always concerns from local residents who raise access concerns)
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England website. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
A46 West Midlands LED upgrades - 17 November 2025 to 29 January 2026
We’ll work overnight, between 8pm and 5am, Monday to Saturday, between 17 November and late March 2026.
In order to carry out this work safely, we’ll work under a combination of full and single lane closures.
Closures and diversions
17 to 18 November 2025 - A46/M5 junction 9
- Lane closures in operation
- Junction 9 exit slip fully closed
A46/M5 junction 9 diversion route map
19 to 24 November 2025 - A46 Bishopton roundabout
- 4-way traffic lights on all approaches to Bishopton roundabout
- Total closures of the roundabout at times
A46 Bishopton roundabout diversion route map
25 November 2025 - A46 from Old Forge Cottage to Marraway roundabout
- Lane closures in operation
- A439 fully closed from Marraway roundabout to Sand Barn Lane
A46 from Old Forge Cottage to Marraway roundabout diversion route map
27 November 2025 - A46/B4082/Clifford Park roundabout
- Lane closures in operation
- Ring management in place
A46/B4082/Clifford Park roundabout diversion route map
28 November to 2 December 2025 - A46 Longbridge roundabout
- Lane closures in operation
- A46 link fully closed at times
- M40 link fully closed at times
5 to 9 December 2025 - A46 Oversley Mill roundabout
- Lane closures in operation
15 to 17 December 2025 - A46 Twyford roundabout
- Lane closures in operation
- A46 southbound entry slip fully closed
A46 Twyford roundabout - HGV diversion route map
A46 Twyford roundabout - Non-HGV diversion route map
18 to 19 December 2025 - A46 Badsey Road roundabout
- 4-way traffic lights in operation
- Moving closures of the roundabout
19 to 21 January 2026 - A46 Broadway Road roundabout
- 4-way traffic lights in operation
- Moving closures of the roundabout
22 to 23 January 2026 - A46/A435 Four Pools roundabout
- Lane closures in operation
- A46 southbound entry slip fully closed
23 to 26 January 2026 - A46 Cheltenham roundabout
- 4-way traffic lights in operation
- Lane closures in operation
- Moving full closures of the roundabout
27 to 29 January 2026 - A46 Teddington Hands roundabout
- 4-way traffic lights in operation
- Lane closures in operation
- Moving full closures of the roundabout
During the closures, a fully signed diversion will be in place.
Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England website. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
M54/M6 LED upgrades - 4 December to early 2026
Works
We’ll work overnight, between 9pm and 6am, from 4 December 2025 to 20 January 2026, Monday to Saturday unless specifically stated.
In order to carry out our work safely, we’ll work under a mixture of full closures, lane closures and temporary traffic lights.
Closures and Diversions
- M6 Junction 8 to 7 – Monday 5 Jan to Thursday 23 Jan and Thursday 5 Feb to Friday 6 Feb and Monday 9 Feb to Tues 10 Feb
- M6 Junction 5 to 4 – Saturday 24 Jan to Monday 2 Feb
- M54 Junction 3 – Tuesday 3 Feb and Thursday 12 Feb
- Ketley Dingle Interchange – Wed 4 Feb
- M6 Junction 5 to 4 – Saturday 7 Feb to Sunday 8 Feb
- M54 Castle Farm Interchange – Weds 11 Feb
- M6 Junction 7 to 6 – Friday 13 Feb to Friday 20 Feb
Please follow the diversion signs in place.
We'll maintain access for emergency service vehicles throughout.
We’ll make every effort to ensure the impact on the local community and travelling public is kept to a minimum.
We always aim to work to the programme, however unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may mean changes.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
Background
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