West Midlands - Maintenance schemes

Work

We’ll be carrying out safety improvements to the bends and junctions along the A46 between Oversley Mill roundabout and Marraway roundabout. 

We'll be replacing the roadside signage to ensure road users are better informed of the road layout, and that the bends and junctions are signed throughout.

Our work will also include the renewal of road markings and road studs. We’ll also carry out small sections of resurfacing.

Closures

To complete our work safely, we’ll work overnight from:

• 3 February 2025 to 19 March 2025
• Monday to Friday, 8pm to 6am

To reduce disruption, we’ll work under phased closures of the A46 as below:

3 February to 24 February

• A46 closed between Oversley Mill roundabout and Shottery roundabout.

25 February to 28 February

• A46 closed between Shottery roundabout and Bishopton roundabout.

3 March to 19 March

• A46 closed between Bishopton roundabout and Marraway roundabout.

Diversion route

Access to frontages will be maintained by an escort service which will be provided via our on-site traffic management operatives.

Prior to our work taking place, we'll be holding a public information event at:

• Maybird Shopping Centre car park
• 29 January between 9am and 1pm and on 30 January between 1pm and 5pm.

If you'd like to discuss any of our work with us in more detail, please come and speak to us. 

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. 

We carried out work on the A46 SRLPEI scheme last year which included installing a number of masts along the A46. These have been designed to capture renewable energy to power future technology. We’re returning to complete construction works which include an additional seven masts along the A46. Once installed, we’ll be able to provide relevant driver information via our variable messaging signs.

We’ll also install technology to provide information on the road condition. The aim of this technology is to help inform our customers of journey times, road conditions and improve safety. This will also allow drivers to plan their journey better or select alternative routes. This is a first step in reducing our carbon footprint by using renewable energy to power our technology.

We’ll work throughout the day, Monday to Friday. Construction will take place using lane closures and two-way temporary lights. These will be installed along the verge between Back Lane and Beckford Road. We’ll also complete outstanding work to two of the existing sites. There will be additional work required after February, but this will be to install, test and commission equipment.

We’d encourage drivers to stick to speed limits and follow appropriate signage to ensure the safety of those working on site and fellow road users. 

We’ll do our very best to complete the work as quickly as possible, keeping disturbances and noise to a minimum. 

We’ll work overnight (9pm to 6am).

Closures

To work safely, we'll totally close the A46 between Shottery roundabout and Bishopton roundabout Monday to Friday from 20 January 9pm 2025 to 29 January 6am.

Diversion

A fully signed diversion will be in place.

Diversion route map.

We'll escort vehicles needing access to farms.

We’ll make every effort to minimise impact on the local community and travelling public. 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.

Following the incident in Bayston Hill on 11 November when a lorry hit two buildings, we've continued to liaise with the third-party insurers and contractors who are managing the structural work on the damaged buildings. 

The damaged section of the pub has now been demolished and demolition work is currently taking place to the adjacent property. 

Until this work is complete and we're given the assurance that the buildings no longer pose a risk to road users or pedestrians, the temporary traffic lights must remain on the A49. 

We appreciate the delays and frustration these lights are causing, but safety is our top priority.

Alternative routes

We recommend that road users take alternative routes where possible.

For longer distance north / south journeys, we recommend taking the A5, M54, M6, M5 and M50.

For cross border journeys into/out of North Shropshire, it may be more suitable to use the A483, A458 or A488/A489.

For cross border journeys into/out of South Shropshire, it may be more suitable to use the A489.

We’ll be carrying out work to maintain the surface of the road along the A49 at various locations between Peterstow and Woofferton.

Our work will increase the skid resistance along the carriageway, improving journeys by increasing safety and extending the lifespan of the existing road surface.

We’ll work during the day between 9:30am and 3:30pm, from 24 February 2025 to 4 April 2025, Monday to Friday. 

To carry out our work safely, we’ll install two-way temporary traffic lights on the A49.

Our temporary traffic lights will move along the A49 between Peterstow and Woofferton as our work progresses.

To maintain safety, we’ll install a reduced speed limit. There may also be times when we need to escort vehicles through our temporary traffic lights to maintain a safe working width for our operatives on site.

If you’d like to be kept up to date with future works along the A49, please subscribe to our mailing list by emailing noreplyA49WMids@nationalhighways.co.uk.

Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained throughout.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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. 

We’ll be carrying out safety improvements to the bends and junctions along the A49 between Woofferton and Llandinabo.

As part of this work, we’re replacing the roadside signage to ensure road users are better informed of the road layout, and that the bends and junctions are signed throughout. 

Our work will also include the renewal of road markings and installing new traffic bollards. We’ll also be resurfacing the carriageway at Dinmore Hill. 

To complete our work safely, we’ll work overnight from 18 November 2024 to Spring 2025, Monday to Friday, 8pm to 6am. To reduce disruption, we’ll work under phased closures of the A49 as follows:

• 18 November to 9 December - A49 closed between A49/A4137 and A49/Grafton Lane
  
  • View diversion route
  • View non-motorway diversion route
• 10 to 20 December and 3 to 17 January - A49 closed between A49/A456 Woofferton and A49/A4112 Stockton (no work or closures will take place during our Christmas embargo period from 20 December to 1 January)
  
  • View  diversion route
• 20 to 27 January - A49 closed between A49/A4112 Stockton and A49/Leominster Bypass roundabout
  
  • View diversion route
• 28 to 31 January - A49 closed between A49/A44 Worcester Road roundabout and A49/A417 Hope under Dinmore
  
  • View diversion route
• 3 February to 19 March - A49 closed between A49/A417 Hope under Dinmore and A49/A4103 Roman Road (Starting Gate roundabout)
  • View diversion route

During closures, we’ll install a fully signed diversion routes which have been agreed by the local authority. 

Access to frontages that fall directly within our closures will be maintained by an escort service which will be provided via our on-site traffic management operatives. There may be short delays regarding access/egress whilst we make our site of work safe. 

Find out more

If you’d like to be kept up to date with future works along the A49, please subscribe to our mailing list by emailing: noreplyA49WMids@nationalhighways.co.uk .

We’ll also use this platform to provide updates should there be any change to our planned programme of work. 

We have had to close the pedestrian footpath between Peterstow and Bridstow due to an unstable wall bordering the A49.

We are developing a solution to stabilise the wall. Safety is our number one priority, and until the issue has been resolved, the footpath closure must remain in place due to the risk the structure posing to users. 

We’re carrying out maintenance beneath the M5 viaduct between junction 1 and junction 2.

We’re installing a system that prevents steel reinforcement deteriorating and protects concrete from damage.

Our work won't have any impact on the M5 itself. We may need to close some roads beneath the viaduct overnight to set up scaffolding.

Where our works affect local roads, we'll work with the local councils to find the safest most convenient way of working.

Please remember that closure details can change at short notice. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our daily closures page.

Closures in July and August 2024

We're installing 24/7 narrow lanes and a temporary 30mph speed limit on Wolverhampton Road beneath the M5 junction 2. Temporary bus stops will be in operation throughout.

To do this, we'll need these clsoures 

Wolverhampton Road, 15 July to 19 July

Overnight lane closures from 8pm to 5am.

Daytime lane closures from 8am to 5pm.

Titford Road to Birchley Island, 8 and 9 August

Full overnight closure from 8pm to 5am

Diversion

A fully signed diversion route will be in place via Birchfield Lane, Oldbury Road, Station Road, Cakemore Road, Penncricket Lane and Causeway Green Road.

Bus stops within the closure will be suspended.

Wolverhampton Road diversion map.

We'll maintain access for:

• emergency vehicles
• Ibis Styles hotel
• Ramada Hotel
• Asda and ALDI.

We aim to complete work as quickly as possible, keeping disturbances and noise to a minimum.

We anticipate completing our work on in 2025.

If you’d like to be kept up to date with this work and future work along the M5, please subscribe to our mailing list by emailing noreplyM5WMids@nationalhighways.co.uk.

We’ll be carrying out work to maintain the drainage system on the M5 southbound between junction 4 and junction 4a. Our work will include cleaning, repairs and removing vegetation from the drainage system. The completed work will improve drainage and will continue to provide safe journeys through the Midlands.

We’ll work overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from 10 to 29 March 2025, Monday to Friday. To carry out our work safely, there will be a full closure of the M5 southbound junction 4 entry slip and the link road from the M5 southbound junction 4a to the M42. There will also be a lane closure on the M5 southbound between junction 4 and junction 4a.

During our closures, we’ll install fully signed diversion routes. 

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. Emergency vehicles will have access 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. 

If you’d like to be kept up to date with future works along the M5, please subscribe to our mailing list by emailing noreplyM5WMids@nationalhighways.co.uk. 

We’d also encourage drivers to stick to speed limits and follow appropriate signage to ensure the safety of all road users. 

Diversion routes

M5 southbound entry slip closure diversion route

M5 southbound junction 4a to M42 link road closure diversion route

Work

We’ll be carrying out concrete repairs to the carriageway along the M54 between junction 2 and junction 4, in both directions. 

We’ll also replace road markings and road studs. Our completed work will continue to provide safe journeys through the Midlands.

Due to the concrete needing time to set to the required strength, we’ll need to carry this work out under eight phased full weekend closures of the M54 motorway.

To reduce the impact on road users, we’ll close the M54 in one direction at a time. We’ll also need to close the M54 on the Thursday nights prior to our full weekend closure.

Closures and Diversions

We’ll work from 27 February 2025 to 21 April 2025. To carry out our work safely, we’ll close the M54 as follows:

Thursday 27 February from 8pm to 6am and Friday 28 February at 8pm to 6am Monday 3 March - The M54 eastbound will be fully closed from junction 4 to junction 3.

M54 eastbound junction 4 to junction 3 diversion route 

Thursday 6 March from 8pm to 6am and Friday 7 March at 8pm to 6am Monday 10 March - The M54 eastbound will be fully closed from junction 4 to junction 3.

M54 eastbound junction 4 to junction 3 diversion route 

Thursday 13 March from 8pm to 6am and Friday 14 March at 8pm to 6am Monday 17 March - The M54 eastbound will be fully closed from junction 4 to junction 2.

M54 eastbound junction 4 to junction 2 diversion route

Thursday 20 March from 8pm to 6am and Friday 21 March at 8pm to 6am Monday 24 March - The M54 eastbound will be fully closed from junction 3 to junction 2.

M54 eastbound junction 3 to junction 2 diversion route

Thursday 27 March from 8pm to 6am and Friday 28 March at 8pm to 6am Monday 31 March - The M54 eastbound will be fully closed from junction 3 to junction 2. 

M54 eastbound junction 3 to junction 2 diversion route

Thursday 3 April from 8pm to 6am and Friday 4 April at 8pm to 6am Monday 7 April - The M54 eastbound will be fully closed from junction 4 to junction 2.

M54 eastbound junction 4 to junction 2 diversion route

Thursday 10 April from 8pm to 6am and Friday 11 April at 8pm to 6am Monday 14 April - The M54 westbound will be fully closed from junction 2 to junction 3.

M54 westbound junction 2 to junction 3 diversion route

Thursday 17 April from 8pm to 6am and Friday 18 April at 8pm to 6am Monday 21 April - The M54 westbound will be fully closed from junction 2 to junction 3.

We have carefully considered the delivery of this work. Our full weekend closures will enable us to carry out our work safely and allow the concrete to set to the required strength. 

M54 westbound junction 2 to junction 3 diversion route

During our work, we’ll install fully signed diversion routes which have been agreed by the local authority.

Our diversion routes will be via:

• Castle Farm Way
• A5 Watling Street
• A449 Stafford Road
• and A41 Newport Road.

Emergency vehicles will have access throughout. 

We plan to carry out further resurfacing work at this location, we’ll provide updates on this at the earliest opportunity.

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. 

If you’d like to be kept up to date with future works along the M54, please subscribe to our mailing list by emailing noreplyM54WMids@nationalhighways.co.uk . 

We’d also encourage drivers to stick to speed limits and follow appropriate signage to ensure the safety of all road users. 

We’ll be carrying out maintenance work on the M6 at Spaghetti Junction. This will involve repainting underneath the structure. The completed work will ensure that the structure continues to be well maintained. 

We'll work during the day between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, underneath the structure with no impact to the surrounding road. However, there may be occasions where we need to install some overnight slip road closures or lane closures to lift equipment down to the worksite. This work is expected to complete by the end of 2025.

During closures, we’ll install fully signed diversion routes. Further information about our work can also be found at the side of the road using the black and yellow signs.

Our traffic management will be in place as follows:

3 February 2025 to 8 March 2025, 9pm to 6am, Monday to Friday

There will be lane closures on the M6 northbound at junction 6, with one running.

We will continue to update this page with additional slip road closures as our scheme progresses.

Emergency vehicles will have access throughout. 

We’ll make every effort to ensure the impact on the local community and travelling public is kept to a minimum. We’ll also work to carefully manage noise levels and additional lighting. 

We always aim to work to the programme; however, unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may mean changes.

We’d also encourage drivers to stick to speed limits and follow appropriate signage to ensure the safety of all road users.

We're resurfacing and making bridge joint repairs along the M6 between junction 8 and 10.

We plan to start work on Monday 8 April 2024, and we expect to finish on 27 February 2025.

Where possible, we'll work when traffic counts are lower, between 8pm and 6am Monday to Friday. We may need to do some additional work at weekends.

We’ve had to rearrange our programme because of poor weather and unforeseen delays. This has pushed our finishing date back to 27 February 2025. We're sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.

Closures

To work safely, we’ll use a combination of full carriageway closures and lane closures, between junction 7 and 10.

We’ll start work on the southbound, from 8 April to 18 July, and then work on the northbound, from 18 July to 27 February 2025.

We'll carry out work in the following phases:

Phase 1 and 2 – 19 July to 6 September 2024

Full northbound carriageway closures from junction 7 to 10, including an outside lane closure on southbound carriageway.

On Saturday 31 August and Sunday 1 September  there will also be a full closure of the northbound entry slip at junction 10 between 9pm and 6am.

Phase 3 – 6 September to 18 September 2024

Full northbound carriageway closures from junction 7 to 10, including an outside lane closure on southbound carriageway.

Phase 4 – 18 September to 4 October 2024

Full northbound closure from junction 7 to junction 9.

Phase 5 – 7 October to 16 October 2024

M6 junction 9 northbound entry slip closed.

Phase 6 – 16 October  2024 to 27 February 2025

Full northbound carriageway closures from junction 7 to 10, including an outside lane closure on southbound carriageway.

Additional weekend overnight closures of this section:

Saturday 11 January and Sunday 12 January, 8pm to 6am.

Saturday 18 January and Sunday 19 January, 8pm to 6am.

Saturday 25 January and Sunday 26 January, 8pm to 6am.

Saturday 1 February and Sunday 2 February, 8pm to 6am.

Saturday 15 February and Sunday 16 February, 8pm to 6am. 

During closures, we'll maintain access for emergency vehicles.

Diversions

We've agreed the following diversion routes with local councils:

M6 junction 7 to 10 northbound

M5 Junction 1 northbound to M6 Junction 10 northbound 

M6 northbound to M5 southbound 

M6 junction 9 northbound entry slip road

Diversion routes will be clearly signed. Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey.

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.

We’re upgrading technology between junction 10a and 13 of the M6. This includes:

• CCTV
• variable messaging signs
• traffic monitoring systems. 

We’ll work from Monday 27 January to Thursday 27 March 2025. To minimise disruption, we’ll our work overnight (8pm to 6am) Monday to Friday.

Closures

10 February to 21 February

M6 southbound from junction 13 to 12 

24 February to 28 February

M6 northbound from junction 12 to 13 

3 March to 14 March

M6 northbound from junction 10a to 12 

10 March 

M6 junction 11 southbound entry slip road 

14 March 

M6 junction 12 southbound entry slip road

17 March to 21 March 

M6 southbound from junction 12 to 10a

24 March to 27 March 

M6 southbound from junction 13 to 12 

Diversions

During closures, we'll put signed diversion routes in place.

M6 junction 12 to 10a (both directions) diversion map.

M6 junction 13 to 12 (both directions) diversion map.

M6 junction 11 southbound entry slip road diversion map.

M6 junction 12 southbound entry slip road diversion map.

Emergency vehicles will have access at all times.

We'll do our best to minimise the impact on the local community and road users.

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.