West Midlands - Maintenance schemes

Our work includes:

• bridge re-waterproofing
• replacing bridge joints
• re-surfacing
• safety barrier repairs

We'll use

• narrow lanes
• reduced speed limit of 60mph which will be enforced. 

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our work could not be fully completed. The remainder of our planned programme of work will be delivered as follows:

The A46 will be closed as follows

Friday 27 February 2026

A46 southbound closed between Kenilworth and Leek Wootton, 8pm to 5am. 

Friday 20 March 2026

A46 northbound closed between Budbrooke and Leek Wootton, 8pm to 5am

During the above closures, we’ll install fully signed diversions.

To complete the second phase of our work, our traffic management will remain installed as follows:

Southbound

From Monday 4 August 2025 to Friday 27 February 2026, between 8pm and 5am, Monday to Friday only - A46 southbound closed between the exit and entry slip at Leek Wootton. 

From 5am on Saturday 28 February 2026 to 5am Monday 2 March 2026 - A46 southbound closed between the exit and entry slip at Leek Wootton.

From Monday 2 March 2026 to Friday 27 March 2026, between 8pm and 5am - A46 southbound closed between the exit and entry slip at Leek Wootton. 

Northbound

From Friday 10 October 2025 to Friday 20 March 2026 between 8pm and 5am, Monday to Friday only - A46 northbound closed between the exit and entry slip at Leek Wootton.

From 5am Saturday 21 March 2026 to 5am on Monday 23 March 2026 - A46 northbound closed between the exit and entry slip at Leek Wootton. 

From Monday 23 March 2026 to Friday 27 March 2026, between 8pm and 5am - A46 northbound closed between the exit and entry slip at Leek Wootton. 

Throughout our second phase of work, we’ll install a small diversion through the junction at Leek Wootton using the A46 exit and entry slip roads. 

We’ll maintain access for the emergency services for the majority of our work at this location. 

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. 

Diversions

We’ll put signed diversions in place while we work.

A46 southbound motorway diversion

A46 southbound motorway prohibited diversion

A46 northbound motorway diversion

A46 northbound motorway prohibited diversion

We’ll install a small diversion through the junction at Leek Wootton using the A46 exit and entry slip roads. 

We’ll maintain access for emergency services for most of our work.

If you’d like to be kept up to date with future work along the A46, please subscribe to our mailing list by emailing noreplyA46WMids@nationalhighways.co.uk 

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.

Bloor Homes (in partnership with Warwickshire County Council and National Highways) have appointed Montel Civil Engineering to improve Wildmoor roundabout. 

This involves:

• enlarging the existing roundabout
• building a new southern arm

For more information about the scheme, including traffic management, visit Montel Civil Engineering. 

Work

We’ll be resurfacing on the A483 between Llynclys and Llanymynech. 

We've combined works to minimise future disruption by:

• resurfacing of the A483
• high friction surface replacement
• refresh road markings
• drainage surveys

Closures and diversions

Due to adverse weather, we were unable to complete these works. We now expect this work to take place on Tuesday 7 to Wednesday 8 April (9pm-6am).

We’ll return later in the year to perform further surveys, and we’ll provide a further update in due course.

To work safely we’ll work under a total closure of the A483 between Llynclys and Llanymynech.

Access for emergency vehicles, as well as access to The White Lion and The Garden Lodge, will be maintained at all times, however delays are expected while safety is ensured. 

We'll maintain residential access by local diversion routes which will be signed in advance.

Please plan journeys and allow extra time for diversions.

A483 Llynclys resurfacing diversion routes - select top left hand collapsable side bar to see all diversion routes

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.

We've 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. Until the issue has been resolved, we must close the footpath to prevent harm to people. 

The A49 Onibury Bridge was hit by a tractor on 1 September 2025. Both the road bridge and adjacent foot bridge were severely damaged in the incident.
 
To protect pedestrians and drivers, we installed two-way traffic lights and diverted the pedestrian footpath into the southbound traffic lane, protected by a concrete barrier.
 
The bridge is a Victorian structure dating back to 1886, so there’s no ‘off the shelf fix’ for the damage.

Complex repairs are required – including the need to build bespoke parapets – which will take time to organise and implement.  

We had a specialist bridge contractor and manufacturer on board however as the bridge was not built to modern standards, additional designs and assessments are needed to ensure it will continue to meet our high safety standards once the repairs are completed.
 
We appreciate that the damage caused to the bridge is impacting residents and motorists who regularly use this route and we’re working hard to get it repaired as quickly and safely as possible.
 
The temporary lights will continue to remain in place until spring 2026 to protect the safety of road users and our workforce.

Due to the nearby train crossing, traffic management will be under strict 24/7 control. This will help ease traffic flows and make sure traffic coming through the crossing is safe.
 
We recommend you plan your journeys ahead and expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
 
We’ll provide another update in the new year once the design and construction preparation stage is complete.

If you'd like to receive updates about this work and our other work along the A49, please subscribe to our distribution list by emailing noreplyA49wmids@nationalhighways.co.uk. 

Unfortunately, we've been delayed. We now expect to finish our works at 6am Saturday 25 April.

Closures

Monday 2 February to Friday 24 April - A49 from Bayston Hill roundabout to the junction at Station Road in Condover

Fully closed overnight (8pm - 6am) weeknights only.

Diversion route map

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.

Temporary traffic lights - between Gledrid roundabout and Five Crosses roundabout

In operation overnight (9pm – 6am) on weeknights:

• 23 March to 1 April
• 7 April to 1 May
• 5 to 8 May

We won't be working:

• 2 to 6 April - Easter
• 4 May Bank Holiday

We'll maintain access for emergency vehicles throughout works.

We’ll be maintaining the drainage system between M42 junction 3a interchange and M40 junction 15, northbound and southbound. 

This work is being carried out following the recurrence of flooding along the route.

Our work will include:

• cleaning and repairs within the drainage system
• vegetation clearance
• recycling of media

The completed work will improve drainage and will continue to provide a safer carriageway for road users.

Closures and diversions

We’ll work overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from 16 February to 27 March 2026, Monday to Friday. 

To work safely we’ll work under a combination of lane closures and full closure, between M42 junction 3a interchange and M40 junction 15, northbound and southbound 

Please plan ahead and allow additional time for your journey

During full closures, diversions will be in place.

M42 junction 3 diversion route map

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.

We expect to complete work by Spring 2026. 

Closures

4, 5 and 8 December 2025 - M42 junction 3 eastbound

Fully closed overnight (8pm - 6am). Includes full closure of  exit slip. 

A signed diversion will be in place onto M40 Junction 16 and back.

We'll maintain access for emergency vehicles during work. 

If you’d like to receive updates about future work along the M40/M42, please subscribe to the following mailing lists:

• noreplyM40WMids@nationalhighways.co.uk
• noreplyM42WMids@nationalhighways.co.uk

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.

Closures

Monday 12 January to Monday 13 April 2026 - M42 southbound between junctions 11 and 10

Fully closed overnight (9pm - 6am) Monday to Friday

During our closure, we'll put a signed diversion in place.

M42 southbound junctions 11 to 10 diversion route.

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.

Works include:

• waterproofing the bridge
• concrete repairs
• a new safety barrier
• resurfacing carriageways and footways

Closures

Wednesday 18 March 

We need to close each carriageway for a few hours overnight to carry out routine safety inspections on the bridge scaffolding.

Eastbound

• closed from Thurlaston roundabout (1am to 2am)

Westbound

• M1 junction 17 exit slip road and the A45 Daventry Road westbound entry slip road closed (8pm to 11pm)

Diversions

Eastbound diversion map.

Westbound diversion map.

At all other times, we'll reduce the M45 to a single lane in each direction.

The bridge itself will be restricted to a single lane with traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals. It will remain open for pedestrians and other non-motorised 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 site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Closure

23 February to 13 March – M5 northbound between junction 4 and junction 3

Fully closed overnight (9pm – 6am), Monday to Friday.

We'll put a signed diversion in place during the closure.

M5 northbound junction 4 to 3 diversion route.

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.

Works

We’re undertaking maintenance work to the safety barriers on the M5 between junctions 7 and 9.

We’ll work overnight (8pm-6am), from 7 April 2026, Monday to Friday.

Most of our work will be carried out under lane closures. However, due to the nature of our work, there will be times when we need to close the exit and entry slips.

Closures

To carry out our work safely, we’ll work under a combination of lane closures and full carriageway closures, in the following phases:

Full carriageway closures

28 to 29 April - M5 southbound between junctions 8 and 9 

Full overnight closure.

Traffic will be diverted by:

• junction 8 exit slip
• along the M50
• down the A417
• along the A40
• and will re-join the M5 at junction 11

30 April to 1 May - M5 northbound between junctions 9 and 8 

Full overnight closure.

Traffic will be diverted by:

• junction 11 exit slip
• along the A40
• up the A4137
• along the M50
• and will re-join the M5 at junction 8

5 to 7 May - M5 southbound between junctions 7 and 8 

Full overnight closure.

Traffic will be diverted by:

• the junction 7 exit slip
• along the A4440
• down the A38
• enter the M50 northbound at junction 1
• then re-join the M5 at junction 8

M5 slip road closures

4 to 11 August

• M5 junction 9 entry slip closed

21 to 26 August

• M5 junction 8 exit slip closed

7 to 11 September

• M5 junction 8 entry slip closed

14 to 17 September

• Strensham Services northbound entry & exit slips closed

During these closures, fully signed diversions to the next junction and back will be in place.

We'll update this page with further closures when we have firm details.

Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout.

We’d like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience or disruption to those living close to the work. We’ll make every effort to carefully manage noise levels and additional lighting to minimise the impact whilst working along the route. 

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.

Closures

Well work overnight (8pm - 6am) Monday to Friday from 28 July 2025 to 2 April 2026.

We’ll use a combination of lane and full closures. 

We'll need these full closures:

Monday 20 October to Friday 14 November 2025

• full closure westbound between M50 junction 2 and junction 4

Monday 24 November 2025 to Thursday 8 January 2026

• full closure westbound between M50 junction 2 and 4

Thursday 8 January to Thursday 5 February

• full closure eastbound between M50 junction 2 and 4 including junction 3 entry slip

Thursday 5 February to Thursday 5 March

• full closure westbound and lane 2 eastbound from M50 junction 1 to 2

Thursday 5 March to Thursday 2 April

• full closure eastbound and lane 2 westbound from M50 junction 1 to 2

Tuesday 7 April to Tuesday 14 April

• full westbound closure and eastbound lane 2 closure from M5 Junction 8 to M50 Junction 1
• M5 Junction 8 northbound exit slip road closure

Tuesday 14 April to Saturday 18 April

• full closure eastbound and lane 2 westbound from M50 Junction 1 to M5 Junction 8
• M5 junction 8 northbound entry slip road closure

If we need more time to finish our work, we'll give the latest dates on this page.

Diversions

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

Emergency vehicles will have access throughout.

M5 J8 - M50 J2 closure diversion map

M50 J2-4 diversion map

M50 Eastbound between M50 junction 2 to 4 including junction 3 entry slip

Please plan ahead and allow additional 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. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Closures

7 April to 24 April

Full northbound closure between junction 6 and 7, including 24/7 hard shoulder closure of this section. 

27 April to 6 May

Full southbound closure between junction 7 and 6, including 24/7 hard shoulder closure of this section.

7 May to 13 May

Full northbound closure between junction 6 and 7. 

Diversion

M6 junction 6 to 7 diversion route map

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.

Work

We’ll be replacing bridge joints along this stretch which have deformed. 

Our work will take place from 26 January to 1 May, on weeknights, between 9pm and 6am.

Closures and diversions

We’ll work under the following full closures of the M6 between junction 10 to 7. 

23 March to 27 March – M6 southbound junction 10 to 7. 

To be confirmed – M6 northbound junction 7 to 10. 

Diversion: 

M6 junction 10 to 7 diversion for both directions 

Diversion route map

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.

We'll maintain bridge joints on this stretch of the M6 between January and March 2026.

Closures

5 to 24 January 2026 - M6 northbound between junction 5 and 6

Fully closed overnight (9pm - 6am) on weeknights.

M6 northbound junctions 5 - 6 diversion map.

We’ll update you with details of further closures when we have firm details.

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.

Works

We’re resurfacing the M6 southbound between junctions 6 and 4 to ensure the carriageway is well maintained for drivers.

Closures and Diversion

We'll work from Monday 16 March till Friday 24 April 2026, weeknights only (9pm-6am) under full carriageway closures.

M6 southbound junctions 6 and 4 diversion route map

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’ll work overnight (8pm-6am) Monday to Friday from 11 February to 27 March.

We'll do most work using lane closures. At times we'll need to close the exit and entry slips and link roads between M69 and M6 junction 2.

Closures

11 February to 24 March - M69 junction 2 to A46 Walsgrave north and southbound central reservation

Lane 2 and lane 3 closure.

Diversion route map

25 to 27 March - M69 junction 2 southbound exit slip link road to M6 junction 2

Full closure.

Diversion route map

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.