High Speed 2 (HS2) works on National Highways network
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. Details of the HS2 works on our network are below.
Project information
Works taking place
HS2 works that are taking place on the National Highways network will be shown below.
A421 near Finmere and A4421 near Newton Purcell - between 20 September and 5 October 2025
HS2 contractors need these 24hr full closures:
A4421 near Newton Purcell
- 8am 20 September to midnight 21 September
- 8am 27 September to midnight 28 September
- 8am 25 October to midnight 26 October
A421 near Finmere
8am 4 October to midnight 5 October.
Contact HS2 Helpdesk:
Freephone - 08081 434 434
Minicom - 08081 456 472
Email - HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
A422 near Westbury - 13 September to 23 October 2025
HS2 contractors need this traffic management for utility work:
Road closures
- Saturday 13 to Sunday 14 September (6am-11:59pm)
- Friday 19 to Sunday 21 September 2025 (8pm-11:59pm)
Traffic Management
There will be traffic lights on A422 between Brackley and Westbury:
- Monday 28 July to Friday 12 September 2025
- Monday 15 September to Friday 10 October 2025
- Monday 13 October to Thursday 23 October 2025
Please follow the signed diversion route. Allow more time for your journey.
Contact HS2 Helpdesk:
Freephone - 08081 434 434
Minicom - 08081 456 472
Email - HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
A4421 near Newton Purcell closed for 24 hours 25 to 26 October 2025
Work
HS2 contractors EKFB are building new road sections and bridges on the A4421 and A421. As part of this work, utilities need to be relocated safely.
Closure
8am Saturday 25 October to 11:59pm Sunday 26 October 2025
The A4421 near Newton Purcell will be fully closed for 24 hours this weekend
Diversion
A fully signed diversion will be in place
Resident access will be maintained within the closure area
Please follow the signed diversion route and allow extra time for your journey
Do not follow SatNavs.
These works are essential to safely open the new road section later this year.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Contact HS2 Helpdesk:
Freephone - 08081 434 434
Minicom - 08081 456 472
Email - HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
A43 layby closure - until 10 October 2025
A43 northbound layby are closed until 10 October 2025
Expect short delays possible on B4525 and Greatworth temporary road while concrete beams are being moved.
If you use the A43
The northbound layby between the A421 junction and Broad Lane junction is closed. Please use other layby areas along the A43.
If you use the B4525
Expect short delays during beam deliveries. Please follow directions from the police escort.
Contact HS2 Helpdesk:
Freephone - 08081 434 434
Minicom - 08081 456 472
Email - HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
A45 road closures near Birmingham Airport, NEC/Resorts Word and railway station - 11 August to 1 December 2025
Long-term lane closures
From Saturday 23 August to Monday 1 December 2025, one lane will be closed in each direction. Two lanes will stay open.
Business access
HS2 will maintain access for businesses that use the A45 Service Road.
Contact HS2 Helpdesk:
Freephone - 08081 434 434
Minicom - 08081 456 472
Email - HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
A45 Birmingham Road eastbound near Bickenhill - 11 September to 2 October 2025
HS2’s contractors will need these closures while they work:
Between 8pm Monday 13 October and 6am Thursday 16 October
A45 Birmingham Road eastbound entry slip closed overnight (8pm - 6am) each night.
At the same time, there will also be a single lane closure on A45 Birmingham Road eastbound
Please follow fully signed diversion routes and allow more time for your journeys.
Contact HS2 Helpdesk:
Freephone - 08081 434 434
Minicom - 08081 456 472
Email - HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
A45 Coventry road full weekend closure - 31 October to 3 November 2025
Work
HS2 contractors will need to close the westbound carriageway on the A45 to implement a temporary contraflow traffic management system.
This traffic arrangement is essential to ensure the safety of road users and our workforce, while helping to keep traffic moving and minimise disruption.
Access to businesses will be maintained at all times.
Closure
9pm on Friday 31 October until 6am on Monday 3 November 2025
- Full weekend closure of A45 Coventry Road westbound carriageway
Diversion
When travelling westbound on the A45 Coventry Road towards Birmingham during the weekend closure, please follow the fully signed diversion route and allow more time for journeys.
If your travelling westbound to the A45 Coventry Road towards Birmingham you will:
- exit the roundabout onto A452 Chester Road
- take the slip road to remain on the A452
- join the B4438 Bickenhill Parkway
- continue past the NEC/Birmingham International Airport to rejoin the A45 Coventry Road
Please plan and follow the signed diversion route and allow extra time for your journey.
Contact HS2 Helpdesk team all day, every day of the year on:
Freephone: 08081 434 434
Minicom: 08081 456 472
Email: hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
A452 Chester Road northbound/A45 Coventry Road exit slip and lane closures temporary closures – near Bickenhill - 3 - 21 November 2025
HS2 contractors will be carrying out essential utility works on the A452 Chester Road and A45 Coventry Road eastbound exit slip near Stonebridge Island (close to Toby Carvery Stonebridge).
Closures
10pm on Monday 3 November to 6am on Tuesday 4 November 2025
- A452 Chester Road northbound
- A45 Coventry Road eastbound exit slip (towards Toby Carvery) will be closed overnight
6am on Tuesday 4 November to 10pm on Friday 21 November 2025
- Lanes will be closed on the A452 Chester Road
- and A45 exit slip while we carry out the works
10pm on Friday 21 November to 6am on Saturday 22 November 2025
- A452 Chester Road northbound
- A45 Coventry Road eastbound exit slip (towards Toby Carvery) will be closed overnight
Please plan and follow the signed diversion route and allow extra time for your journey.
Contact HS2 Helpdesk team all day, every day of the year on:
Freephone: 08081 434 434
Minicom: 08081 456 472
Email: hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
A452 Chester Road northbound - 13 to to 25 October 2025
Monday 13 October to Saturday 25 October 2025 - A452 Chester Road northbound
Closed overnight (10pm to 6am) each weeknight.
Please follow signed diversion route by the local roads. Allow more time for journeys
Contact HS2 Helpdesk:
Freephone - 08081 434 434
Minicom - 08081 456 472
Email - HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
A46 near Kenilworth - 26 September to 20 October 2025
HS2 contractors will need these overnight (8pm - 6am) closures on:
- A46 from Stivichall Interchange (Festival Island) to the Thickthorn Island (A452)
- southbound slip road at Stoneleigh
Friday 26 September
Two lanes northbound between Thickthorn and Stoneleigh closed.
Saturday 27 September
Southbound slip onto the A46 at the Stoneleigh junction and two lanes between Festival Island and Thickthorn closed.
Saturday 4, Sunday 5, Saturday 18 and on Sunday 19 October
A46 fully closed between Festival Island and Thickthorn Island.
Monday 20 October
Southbound slip at Stoneleigh and two lanes south between Stoneleigh and Thickthorn.
There'll be signed diversions for HGV and local traffic. Please follow the signed diversion routes and allow more time for your journey.
Contact HS2 Helpdesk:
Freephone - 08081 434 434
Minicom - 08081 456 472
Email - HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
A446 Link Road/Biddles Loop near Bickenhill temporary overnight carriageway closures - 4 - 9 November 2025
HS2 will be carrying out essential works on the:
- A446 Link Road and Biddles Loop near Bickenhill
To keep you and our workers safe, and to reduce disruption, we'll be working overnight for five nights.
Overnight closures
8pm on Tuesday 4 November to 6am on Sunday 9 November 2025
- A446 Link Road and Biddles Loop will be closed each night
Please plan and follow the signed diversion route and allow extra time for your journey.
Contact HS2 Helpdesk team all day, every day of the year on:
Freephone: 08081 434 434
Minicom: 08081 456 472
Email: hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
M42/M6 Link Road, near Water Orton - 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2027
HS2 contractors are extending long-term traffic management on east and westbound carriageways of the M42/M6 link road.
M42/M6 link road eastbound carriageway
Hard shoulder closed in both directions from M6 southbound junction 4A to M42 .
M42/M6 link road westbound carriageway
Hard shoulder and one lane closed from M42 southbound junction 8 to the M6 northbound at junction 4A.
A temporary 50mph speed limit will be in place on both carriageways
Contact HS2 Helpdesk:
Freephone - 08081 434 434
Minicom - 08081 456 472
Email - HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
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 Helpdesk:
Freephone - 08081 434 434
Minicom - 08081 456 472
Email - HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
M6 north and southbound between junctions 4 and 4A, including M42 junction 7A to M6 southbound - 22 to 28 September 2025
HS2 contractors need these closures while they work
Lane closures - Monday 22 to Friday 26 September - each night from 9pm to 6am
Overnight lane closures on M6 northbound and southbound between junctions 4 and 4A
Full weekend closure - Saturday 27 to Sunday 28 September - from Saturday 3am to Sunday 10pm
M6 closed in both directions between junctions 4 and 4A
M42 junction 7A link to M6 southbound also closed
Please follow the fully signed diversion route and allow more time for journeys.
Contact HS2 Helpdesk:
Freephone - 08081 434 434
Minicom - 08081 456 472
Email - HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
M6 northbound and southbound between junctions 4 and 4A, including M42 junction 7A link to M6 southbound - 27 to 28 September 2025
Saturday 27 September to Sunday 28 September 2025
M6 northbound and southbound between junctions 4 and 4A, including M42 junction 7A link to M6 southbound
Closed for full weekend (3am Saturday to 10pm Sunday)
Please follow signed diversion route by the local roads. Allow more time for journeys
Contact HS2 Helpdesk:
Freephone - 08081 434 434
Minicom - 08081 456 472
Email - HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
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