Press release

Planned roadworks in West Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 16 January to Sunday 22 January 2017

Summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week.

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The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 13 January 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.

A449 – Gailey roundabout to Brewood road: carriageway repairs

The northbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am from 16 January until 22 January. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

The southbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 7pm and 7am from 19 January until 22 January. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

The northbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 7pm and 7am from 19 January until 22 January. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A46 – Warwick bypass southbound: site investigation

The southbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 19 January until 22 January. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A46 – Warwick bypass northbound: site investigation

The northbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 19 January until 22 January. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A5 – Mile Oak exit slip road: carriageway repairs

The westbound exit slip road will be closed overnight for one night from 9pm 16 January until 6am the following morning (17 January). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A5 – Mile Oak exit slip road to Weeford: carriageway repairs

The westbound carriageway and exit slip road will be closed overnight for one night from 9pm 17 January until 6am the following morning (18 January). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A5 – Weeford to Mile Oak exit slip road: carriageway repairs

The eastbound carriageway and exit slip road will be closed overnight for one night from 9pm 17 January until 6am the following morning (18 January). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

A500 – Talke Junction Island: carriageway repairs

The eastside of the Island will be closed for 24 hours 7 days a week from 9 January ongoing until 31 March. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M42 – junction 9 to junction 10: carriageway work

The northbound carriageway will be closed overnight for one night from 9.30pm 17 January until 6am the following morning (18 January). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M5 – junction 4a to junction 5: major scheme works

The southbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am from 16 January until 22 January. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M5 – junction 5 to junction 6: major scheme work

The southbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am on 20 January. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M50 – junction 1 exit slip road: carriageway repairs

The eastbound exit slip road will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 16 January until 22 January. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M50 – junction 1 exit slip road: carriageway repairs

The eastbound exit slip road will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 16 January until 18 January. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M50 – junction 1 entry slip road: carriageway repairs

The westbound entry slip road will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 16 January until 18 January. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M54 – junction 5 exit slip road: carriageway repairs

The eastbound exit slip road will be closed overnight between 10pm and 5am from 16 January until 21 January. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M54 – junction 2 to junction 3: carriageway repairs

The westbound carriageway will be closed overnight for one night from 10pm 16 January until 6am the following morning (17 January). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M54 – junction 6 entry slip road: carriageway repairs

The eastbound entry slip road will be closed overnight between 9pm and 6am from 17 January until 19 January. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 4 to junction 5 including M42 links and entry slip road: carriageway works

The northbound carriageway including the M42 link roads and entry slip road will be closed overnight between 10pm and 6am from 16 January until 20 January. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M6 – junction 14 exit slip road: carriageway repairs

The northbound exit slip road will be closed overnight for one night from 10pm 17 January until 6am the following morning (18th January). A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

General enquiries

Members of the public should contact the Highways England customer contact centre on 0300 123 5000.

Media enquiries

Journalists should contact the Highways England press office on 0844 693 1448 and use the menu to speak to the most appropriate press officer.

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Published 13 January 2017