Latest M6 closures motorists need to know about – starting tonight
Motorists who use the M6 have been warned about several overnight closures that will be in place over the next few days – starting tonight. Drivers have been urged to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys due to the disruption.
Work on the ‘dynamic hard shoulder enhancements’ will be taking place between J4 and J6 this week and next to install new signage. Teams will also be clearing vegetation, carrying out drainage surveys and doing manhole works.
Closures continue next week on the M6, this time between J8 and 10a and the M54 to M6 link road. This will enable survey works on the CCTV camera system to be carried out before a new one is installed.
Full closure details and diversions can be found below. National Highways said closures were subject to change at short notice due to unforeseen circumstances or poor weather conditions.
Thursday, October 26, between 9pm and 6am
M6 J4 to 5 northbound – lane 1 and 2 closure, no diversions
M6 J5 to 4 southbound – lane 1 and 2 closure, no diversions
M42 southbound (M42 J8) to M6 northbound link road (M6 J4a) – lane 1 closure, no diversions
M6 J5 southbound entry slip road – Full closure, traffic wanting to join the M6 southbound at J5 should continue along the A452 to the A446 and join the M6 southbound at J4
Friday, October 27, between 9pm and 6am
M6 J4 to 5 northbound – lane 1 and 2 closure, no diversions
M42 southbound (M42 J8) to M6 northbound link road (M6 J4a) – lane 1 closure, no diversions
M6 J5 northbound exit slip road – full closure, continue northbound on M6 and exit at J6, then head eastbound on the A38 to the A452 and return to M6 J5
Monday, October 30 to Friday, November 3, between 9pm and 6am
M6 J5 to 4 southbound – lane 1 and 2 closure, no diversions
M6 J4 to 5 northbound – lane 1 and 2 closure, no diversions
M42 southbound (M42 J8) to M6 northbound link road (M6 J4a) – lane 1 closure, no diversions
M6 J5 southbound entry slip road – full closure, traffic wanting to join the M6 southbound at J5 should continue along the A452 to the A446 and join the M6 southbound at J4
M6 J5 northbound exit slip road – full closure, continue northbound on M6 and exit at J6, then head eastbound on the A38 to the A452 and return to M6 J5
Monday, October 30, between 9pm and 6am
M6 J10a to 8 southbound – lanes 1 and 2 closure, no diversion
M54 eastbound to M6 southbound link road – lane 1 closure, no diversion
M6 J9 southbound entry slip road – lane 1 closure, no diversion
Tuesday, October 31, between 9pm and 6am
M6 J8 to 10a northbound – lanes 1 and 2 closure, no diversion
M6 J10 northbound entry slip road – lane 1 closure, no diversion
M6 J10a to 8 southbound – lanes 1 and 2 closure, no diversion
Thursday, November 2, between 9pm and 6am
M6 J8 to 10a northbound – lanes 1 and 2 closure, no diversion
M5 northbound to M6 northbound link road (J8) – lane 1 closure, no diversion
M6 J9 northbound entry slip road – lane 1 closure, no diversion
M6 J10a to 8 southbound – lanes 1 and 2 closure, no diversion
M6 J10 southbound entry slip road – lane 1 closure, no diversion
Friday, November 3, between 9pm and 6am
M6 J8 to 10a northbound – lanes 2 and 3 closure, no diversion
M6 J10a to 8 southbound – lanes 2 and 3 closure, no diversion
A National Highways spokesperson said: “We’re sorry for the disruption this work may cause to your journey and we encourage drivers to plan ahead and allow extra time when travelling. All closures are subject to change at short notice due to unforeseen circumstances or poor weather conditions. Please check our Twitter account ( @HighwaysWMIDS[2] ) before travelling for the latest information.”
References
- ^ Exact dates major bin collection changes will come into force (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
- ^ @HighwaysWMIDS (twitter.com)