The Southbound carriageway was also closed but has now reopened - although there are severe . Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J5 and J6 . The updated Box Structure design is smaller in size and will therefore have a reduced visual impact. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. We'll come to you at home or work. Period : from 10:00 on 10 February 2023 to 17:00 on 17 March 2023. Schedule : From 00:01 on 17 April 2023 to 06:00 on 1 October 2025. This could be because of fast moving traffic keeping up with flow moving from one motorway to the other. Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J6 and J8 . Our vehicles will access these works from junction 9 of the M42 motorway. Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J5 and J4 . The 12,600 tonne bridge being built on the M42. Status : Pending. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J9 and J10 . Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J4 and J3A . Find out information about how we manage construction impacts. The current state of the M42 as works are being carried out (Image: National Highways) The M42 has been closed since Christmas Eve and will remain this way for the rest . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. The M42 will be affected in both directions between junction nine for Sutton Coldfield and junction 10 for Tamworth and Nuneaton. In December 2021 work will take place between junctions 9 and 10 of the M42 motorway, to prepare the ground to enable the move of the Marston Box bridge into position in winter 2022..". 8pm on Friday 28 January to 6am on Monday 31 January 2022. Reason : Roadworks are planned. % The latest traffic reports, roadworks and live travel news for the M42 motorway in England. You can also be aware of common accident blackspots on the M42. It said: "The M42 southbound and northbound, between junctions 9 and 10, will be closed for 7 days from Christmas Eve. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J6 and J5 . Status : Currently Active. Use the RAC route planner for better navigation. Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J1 and J2 . National Highways modelling shows traffic levels drop during this period as this section of road is a heavy commuter route. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 March 2023 to 1 April 2023. The project is expected to be completed in spring 2024. Status : Pending. Status : Pending. The first closure happened in December 2021 for preparation work, and the second week-long closure happened in December 2022 to slide the bridge into place. Reason : Roadworks scheme. Calls may be monitored and/or recorded. Status : Pending. If you've been on the road during the festive period, you may have noticed that one of the Midlands major roads, the M42, has been closed to vehicles. National Highways is advising drivers to plan their journeys over the festive period with the M42 in North Warwickshire fully closed for HS2 works. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. The bridge was originally designed as a traditional structure, which would have created significant traffic disruption for motorway users, with three months of total overnight closures and around two years of reduced lane widths and 50mph speed limits. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. Whilst this technology is used on railways, this was the first box slide of its kind over a motorway in the UK. Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J10 and J9 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Period : from 21:00 on 20 February 2023 to 06:00 on 1 February 2024. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 7 March 2025. Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Schedule : From 00:01 on 13 March 2023 to 06:00 on 1 October 2025. Subscribe to one or all notification sources from this one place. Its never easy to close a busy motorway such as the M42 for an extended period but it has been vital to ensure the safety of the workforce and motorists while this work is taking place. Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 March 2023 to 06:00 on 14 March 2023. These lengthy closure periods would have required a defined diversion route to be active for a three month period, increasing traffic volumes, congestion and delays on the local road network. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 21 March 2023 to 25 March 2023. If youre planning on using the M42 for your travels, stay prepared and knowledgeable of all delays with the RAC Route Planner, providing frequent M42 traffic updates. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 17:00 from 13 March 2023 to 17 March 2023. landlines and mobiles. National Highways said carriageways would be closed overnight to ensure the safety of workers and motorists. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 13 March 2023 to 15 March 2023. Schedule : From 21:00 on 2 April 2023 to 06:00 on 3 April 2023. Latest live travel news from official UK Traffic Delays open data sources. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 9 May 2023 to 14 May 2023. Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 March 2023 to 06:00 on 14 March 2023. Location : The M42 southbound between junction J2 and the M5 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Route. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 4 March 2023 to 25 March 2023. A5 `9xA*jD!Hb'X` Period : from 20:08 on 27 February 2023 to 06:00 on 15 March 2023. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Avoid congestion and plan a smarter route. For further information and works notification. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 13 March 2023 to 17 March 2023. Status : Currently Active. Location : The M42 northbound entry slip at junction from M5 North. Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J9 and J8 . Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 9 May 2023 to 14 May 2023. Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J6 and J5 . Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed. Reason : Roadworks scheme. Location : The M42 northbound exit slip at junction J7 . Schedule : From 21:00 on 6 March 2023 to 06:00 on 7 March 2023. Location : The M42 southbound at junction J6 . Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 18:00 from 13 March 2023 to 17 March 2023. Over the last six months, the giant 86 metre-long structure was built on land next to the motorway to reduce the number of full or partial lane closures required, minimising impacts to road users. Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 March 2023 to 06:00 on 28 March 2023. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 March 2023 to 29 March 2023. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 6 March 2023 to 11 March 2023. Those travelling from the South East and South Wales to and from the above locations should also consider using alternative routes such as M5/M6/A38 or M5/A46/M6/M69. However, the works were completed ahead of schedule and National Highways have confirmed that the motorway is now fully operational and opened on January 1, from 5pm. M42 and A42. Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J11 and J9 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Make sure you know where youre going and stick to your lane. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 March 2023 to 1 April 2023. Read our three-month lookahead for associated work in Warwickshire. e: clerk@meridenparishcouncil.org.uk, Meriden Parish Council | Design by Real Point Design, Election briefing for candidates. It will carry HS2 trains over the motorway as they head north to Crewe, or south towards London via interchange station in Solihull. The works will see concrete safety barriers replace existing steel ones. Status : Pending. A diversion route will be clearly signposted. 2023 BBC. Wed encourage all motorists to familiarise themselves with the diversion route before setting off and to leave additional time for their journeys. Please see the notification for more information. Weve worked closely with National Highways, and a clearly signed diversion route will be in place over this period with advance signage to help remind motorists of the closure. Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Highways England have announced the closures which will be in place between 9pm tonight (June 26) and 6am tomorrow. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Schedule : From 09:00 on 7 March 2023 to 18:00 on 7 March 2023. Its a network of two parts where the A24 merges with the bustling M42. Northbound carriageway closure (Junctions 9 to 10) from 5pm Saturday 24 December 2022 to 5am Tuesday 3 January 2023. Why has the M42 closed between junction 9 and junction 10? Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J10 and J9 . Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 4 March 2023 to 25 March 2023. Our website contains public sector travel information licensed under the: Open Government Licence v3.0. Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J5 and J3A . The M42 motorway had been closed for 10 days between Junction 9 (Dunton Interchange) and Junction 10 (Tamworth Interchange) following HS2 works, with the works expected to have been completed on Tuesday, January 3. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 17:00 from 6 March 2023 to 10 March 2023. But, with just enough space for a dual carriageway, with no hard shoulders, the A42 remains. A clearly signed diversion route will be in place over this period with advance signage in place to help remind motorists of the closure.. So glad I saw the M42 delays on here just before setting out. Southbound carriageway closure (Junctions 10 to 9) from 9pm on Friday 23 December 2022 to 5am Tuesday 3 January 2023. HS2 and Balfour Beatty VINCI are working closely with National Highways to plan and complete these works. Fans travelling to see West Bromwich Albion play against Reading today, can avoid a diversion after roadworks were completed a day early on the M42. Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. About this page. Published22 April 2017. s"Lx;7 }>c}2T_GtRkuD$`Hm[Pi460@> `&.8-;|F;od#1-1Ct&j'#RiD[zi'YDH/hPMmJHTw[l.;PuP)2f%&*lM -+" (:7~WQf&rPn@_3\YBpnpJ,gH r)Xtf)QpS,m{U5.\W @3GQ {#aVcE. The carbon footprint for this structure is reduced through less use of materials, particularly concrete and concrete piles. Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. The M42 will be affected in both directions between junction nine for Sutton Coldfield and junction 10 for Tamworth and Nuneaton. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. Traffic delay information supplied by UK Traffic Delays. Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Read about our approach to external linking. Last updated4 May 2022. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 13 March 2023 to 17 March 2023. What to expect We will have clear signage in place to direct road users through the diversion route between junction 9 and 10 (see map on page 2). The M42 is set to close between Junctions 9 and 10 for a week over Christmas to enable a new HS2 bridge groundwork to be carried out ahead of next year's installation. The M42 will shut on Friday evening to allow the new bridge to be brought in over the weekend. National Highways will close the M42 motorway, in both directions: A clearly signed diversion route will be in place over this period with advance signage in place to help inform motorists of the closure. What happens now? Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. HS2 are advising all those travelling north or south, or between North Warwickshire and North West Leicestershire, to allow extra time for all journeys as surrounding roads may be busier than normal. Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. The M42 will close at the weekend so bridges can be installed to tackle congestion near Birmingham Airport. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 16:00 from 6 March 2023 to 10 March 2023. The M42 will be closed southbound between Junctions 10 and 9 and Junctions 8 and . Marston Box will connect to Dunton Wood Embankment to the south and the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal Viaduct, which crosses the canal, to the north. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 March 2023 to 1 February 2024. Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J3 and J3A . Reason : Road repairs. Caption: A clearly signed diversion route will be in place over this period with advance signage in place to help remind motorists of the closure.