HS2 closures bring M6 and M42 diversions this weekend

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 09:02 · Archive

Sections of the M6 and M42 in the Midlands will close from Friday evening until Monday morning for HS2 railway bridge work.

Sections of the M6 and M42 in the Midlands will close from Friday 23 October at 9pm until Monday 26 October at 5am for HS2 construction work. The closures will allow workers to install sections of new railway bridges near Water Orton and complete a major viaduct crossing over the M6 in Solihull.

Fully signed diversion routes will be available for motorists during the closures. HS2 has advised residents to contact the project directly for more information about the road closures and diversion arrangements.

How it is being reported

• Motorists face diversions as HS2 shuts parts of M6 and M42 this weekendKey motorway routes will be closed this weekend for HS2 works.Malvern Gazette · 21 Oct, 05:03
• Motorists face diversions as HS2 shuts parts of M6 and M42 this weekendKey motorway routes will be closed this weekend for HS2 works.Worcester News · 21 Oct, 05:03

In this story: HS2 · M6 · M42 · Water Orton · Solihull · Midlands

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