Overnight closures announced for M42 this week

By James Smith 2nd Jun 2025

Local News by James Smith 2nd Jun 2025

Overnight closures are coming to the M42 this week (image via HS2)

Motorists are being warned of overnight closures on the M42 this week.

The motorway will be shut from junctions five to six in both directions for "Carriageway and slip road closures for maintenance works".

The closure will be in place from 9pm to 5am from Monday 2 June until Friday 6 June.

Birmingham Airport has also told passengers to "please be aware of the latest road works" if they are flying from BHX this week.

A further closure around junction six will be in place overnight on June 16.

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