High Speed 2 (HS2) works on National Highways network
Project information
Works taking place
Here are details of HS2 works taking place on our road network
A38 northbound slip road closure at Streethay closed until end of April 2027
We're extending the closure of the A38 northbound slip road at Streethay.
It will now be closed from Friday 27 March 2026 to the end of April 2027 to allow completion of the Rykneld Street overbridge (letting the HS2 railway pass under the A38).
Diversion:
- from Trent Valley roundabout, exit onto the A5192 Cappers Lane
- continue straight over the roundabout
- then turn right onto the A38 southbound
- keep left and exit towards Swinfen Interchange
- take the 4th exit to re-join the A38 northbound
Please follow the signed diversion and allow extra time for your journey.
Contact HS2
Freephone: 08081 434 434
Minicom: 08081 456 472
Email:HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
Mail: FREEPOST HS2 Community Engagement
A5 Hints Bypass between Weeford Junction and Mile Oak - 13 November 2026
As work progresses on the A5 Hints Bypass Overbridge, it is necessary to temporarily close the road to allow modifications to the traffic management arrangements.
These changes are required to create sufficient space within the central reservation to facilitate upcoming drainage installation and barrier construction works. Works are subject to consent.
Closure
Friday 13 November - A5 Hints Bypass
Closed overnight (9pm-6am).
A5 Eastbound diversion route:
- take the second exit on Weeford Interchange travel southbound on the A38 to Bassetts Pole Interchange
- take the first exit onto the A453 Sutton Road
- travel northbound to the Mile Oak roundabout
- take the first exit to re-join the A5 eastbound
A5 Westbound diversion route:
- Exit the A5 at Mile Oak junction
- turn left onto A453 Sutton Road and travel south
- upon reaching Bassetts Pole interchange take the fourth exit onto the A38 London Road northbound to Weeford Interchange
Contact HS2
Freephone: 08081 434 434
Minicom: 08081 456 472
Email:HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
Mail: FREEPOST HS2 Community Engagement
M42/M6 link road southbound - August 2023 until further notice
One lane and hard shoulder closed on the M42/M6 link road southbound connector.
This will reduce available lanes from two to one.
Contact HS2
Freephone: 08081 434 434
Minicom: 08081 456 472
Email:HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
Mail: FREEPOST HS2 Community Engagement
M42 northbound junctions 6 to 8 and southbound junctions 7a to 6 HS2 bridge works - 26 October to 28 November 2026
Overnight closures are required to safely complete streetlight installation on the new M42 bridge structure.
Closures
26 October to 6 November - M42 southbound junctions 7a to 6
Closed overnight on weekdays (9pm-6am).
9 to 28 November - M42 northbound junctions 6 to 8
Closed overnight on weekdays (9pm-6am).
Please note that there will be an 11:30pm start time on Thursday 12 and Friday 20 November.
A fully signed route will guide you round the closures.
Please allow extra time for your journey.
Contact HS2
Freephone: 08081 434 434
Minicom: 08081 456 472
Email:HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
Mail: FREEPOST HS2 Community Engagement
Background
HS2 represents a strategic investment in Britain’s future to create a modern railway for fast, frequent, reliable journeys. It supports the government’s mission to fix our railways, reversing decades of delays, cancellations and overcrowding across the network.
HS2 is a vital part of the government’s mission to rebuild Britain and boost growth. By improving connections, the railway will create a corridor of economic opportunity between London and the West Midlands and promote social mobility. It will give people more freedom to choose where they live and work, and businesses more opportunities to trade and grow.
HS2 is a new high-speed railway which will link London to Birmingham. The government has committed to fund the work to tunnel from Old Oak Common in west London to Euston, bringing services to the heart of the capital.
HS2 has several direct interactions with our strategic road network of motorway and major A roads in the West Midlands, East Midlands and the South East. Construction of new structures, road widening and realignment of roads are required so that the high-speed line can effectively cross our road network. We are committed to working with HS2 Ltd and other partners to plan and co-ordinate our works programmes where we can.
Our roads network is vital to the running of the country and our customers and their safety remains our priority. While HS2 carry out these works we will make every effort to keep you updated and informed in advance of works to help you plan your journeys. We are committed to ensuring safety on our strategic road network and supporting a better-connected future.
These works are being co-ordinated and carried out by HS2 Ltd. For further information about HS2 you can contact HS2 directly.
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