Progress report
We're currently working up smart motorway design options that would meet the aims of this scheme.
The government announced that the preferred solution was for a smart motorway with 'All Lane Running'. This means the existing hard shoulder would be converted into a traffic lane providing four lanes for traffic. Regular emergency areas will be constructed in place of the hard shoulder for emergency use.
As part of the scheme's design stage, we'll assess a wide range of information about the road to establish the nature of the current problems. This will help us develop an outline design concept and determine the smart motorway operating system best suited to this section of road.
We'll also liaise with local authorities and technical stakeholders so we can take into account their views.
We aim to complete the second design stage by the end of May 2019.
What's next?
The final phase of design will begin in summer 2019.
Why we need this scheme
The M40/M42 interchange is very important for local traffic and forms an important link for long distance traffic travelling between London and Scotland.
Congestion already occurs frequently at peak times at the interchange. Major new developments are planned in Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country, including a number of Enterprise Zones. This will only increase demands on the junction.
Aims
This scheme aims to:
- reduce congestion and delays
- improve journey time reliability
- maintain a high standard of safety
- support economic growth and job creation
Project timeline
Planned roadworks
Roadworks and Events for England
The latest incident information for England's motorway and trunk routes provided by Highways England
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J4 and J5 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.
Reason : Emergency barrier repairs.
Status : Currently Active.
Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 21 February 2019.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Posted: February 21, 2019, 5:33 am
Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J2 and J1 .
Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason : Barrier repairs are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 27 February 2019 to 06:00 on 28 February 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Posted: February 20, 2019, 10:12 pm
Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J6 and J7 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 will be closed.
Reason : Gantry construction is planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 February 2019 to 02:00 on 28 February 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Posted: February 20, 2019, 9:12 pm
Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J2 and J3A .
Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason : Barrier repairs are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 February 2019 to 06:00 on 28 February 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Posted: February 20, 2019, 9:12 pm
Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J3A and J2 .
Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason : Barrier repairs are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 February 2019 to 06:00 on 28 February 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Posted: February 20, 2019, 9:12 pm
Location : The M40 southbound between the M42 and junction J15 .
Reason : Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 18:00 from 21 February 2019 to 22 February 2019.
Posted: February 20, 2019, 6:34 pm
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J4A and J1 .
Reason : Roadworks scheme.
Status : Currently Active.
Period : from 20:00 on 18 February 2019 to 06:00 on 23 March 2019.
Posted: February 20, 2019, 6:03 pm
Location : The M42 northbound exit slip at junction J7A .
Reason : Roadworks scheme.
Status : Currently Active.
Period : from 20:00 on 16 February 2019 to 08:00 on 24 March 2019.
Posted: February 20, 2019, 5:32 pm
Location : The A452 northbound between the junctions with the A45 and the A446 .
Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.
Reason : Litter clearance is planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 25 February 2019 to 2 March 2019.
Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 March 2019 to 9 March 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Posted: February 20, 2019, 4:02 pm
Location : The M42 southbound at junction J3A .
Reason : Roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 16:00 from 21 February 2019 to 22 February 2019.
Posted: February 20, 2019, 4:01 pm
Location : The M42 northbound at junction J3A .
Reason : Roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 16:00 from 21 February 2019 to 22 February 2019.
Posted: February 20, 2019, 4:01 pm
Location : The M42 southbound between junction J3A and the M5 .
Reason : Roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 16:00 from 21 February 2019 to 22 February 2019.
Posted: February 20, 2019, 4:01 pm
Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J7A and J8 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 will be closed.
Reason : Roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 February 2019 to 06:00 on 25 February 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be two of five lanes closed.
Posted: February 20, 2019, 9:14 am
Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J7A and J8 .
Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 February 2019 to 06:00 on 27 February 2019.
Posted: February 20, 2019, 9:13 am
Location : The A452 northbound between the junctions with the A45 and the A446 .
Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.
Reason : Horticultural works are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 25 February 2019 to 2 March 2019.
Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 March 2019 to 9 March 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Posted: February 20, 2019, 7:12 am
Location : The A446 northbound between the A452 and the junction with the M6 .
Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.
Reason : Horticultural works are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 25 February 2019 to 2 March 2019.
Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 March 2019 to 9 March 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Posted: February 20, 2019, 7:12 am
Location : The A446 southbound between the M6 and the junction with the A452 .
Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.
Reason : Horticultural works are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 25 February 2019 to 2 March 2019.
Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 March 2019 to 9 March 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Posted: February 20, 2019, 7:12 am
Location : The A446 southbound between the M6 and the junction with the A452 .
Reason : Horticultural works are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 25 February 2019 to 2 March 2019.
Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 March 2019 to 9 March 2019.
Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 4:22 pm
Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J7A and J5 .
Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason : Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 February 2019 to 06:00 on 25 February 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 3:12 pm
Location : The M42 southbound at junction J7A .
Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.
Reason : Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 February 2019 to 06:00 on 25 February 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 3:12 pm
Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J6 and J8 .
Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason : Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 February 2019 to 06:00 on 25 February 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 3:12 pm
Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J7A and J8 .
Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason : Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 February 2019 to 06:00 on 25 February 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be two of five lanes closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 3:12 pm
Location : The M42 northbound entry slip at junction J4 .
Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.
Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 25 February 2019 to 05:00 on 26 February 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 12:52 pm
Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J4 and J5 .
Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.
Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 25 February 2019 to 05:00 on 26 February 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 12:52 pm
Location : The M42 northbound at junction J4 .
Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.
Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 25 February 2019 to 05:00 on 26 February 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 12:52 pm
Location : The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J4 .
Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.
Reason : Roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 25 February 2019 to 28 February 2019.
Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 2 March 2019 to 4 March 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 11:42 am
Location : The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J4 .
Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason : Roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 23 February 2019 to 08:00 on 24 February 2019.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 March 2019 to 08:00 on 3 March 2019.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 9 March 2019 to 08:00 on 10 March 2019.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 16 March 2019 to 08:00 on 17 March 2019.
Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 10:08 am
Location : The M42 northbound exit slip at junction J7A .
Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.
Reason : Roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 23 February 2019 to 08:00 on 24 February 2019.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 March 2019 to 08:00 on 3 March 2019.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 9 March 2019 to 08:00 on 10 March 2019.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 16 March 2019 to 08:00 on 17 March 2019.
Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 10:08 am
Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason : Roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 23 February 2019 to 08:00 on 24 February 2019.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 March 2019 to 08:00 on 3 March 2019.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 9 March 2019 to 08:00 on 10 March 2019.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 16 March 2019 to 08:00 on 17 March 2019.
Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 10:08 am
Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J6 and J7 .
Reason : Roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 25 February 2019 to 2 March 2019.
Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 10:08 am
Location : The M42 northbound at junction J7 .
Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.
Reason : Roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 20:00 on 23 February 2019 to 08:00 on 24 February 2019.
Schedule : From 20:00 on 2 March 2019 to 08:00 on 3 March 2019.
Schedule : From 20:00 on 9 March 2019 to 08:00 on 10 March 2019.
Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 March 2019 to 08:00 on 17 March 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 10:08 am
Location : The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J4 .
Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason : Roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 23 February 2019 to 08:00 on 24 February 2019.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 March 2019 to 08:00 on 3 March 2019.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 9 March 2019 to 08:00 on 10 March 2019.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 16 March 2019 to 08:00 on 17 March 2019.
Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 10:08 am
Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J6 and J8 .
Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason : Road repairs are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 21:00 on 25 February 2019 to 06:00 on 26 February 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 10:08 am
Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J6 and J5 .
Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason : Roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 February 2019 to 05:00 on 22 February 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 10:08 am
Location : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J4 to A446.
Reason : Roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 23 February 2019 to 08:00 on 24 February 2019.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 March 2019 to 08:00 on 3 March 2019.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 9 March 2019 to 08:00 on 10 March 2019.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 16 March 2019 to 08:00 on 17 March 2019.
Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 10:08 am
Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 February 2019 to 05:00 on 22 February 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 10:08 am
Location : The M6 TOLL southbound.
Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason : Roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 16 February 2019 to 06:00 on 17 February 2019.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 23 February 2019 to 08:00 on 24 February 2019.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 2 March 2019 to 08:00 on 3 March 2019.
Schedule : From 22:00 on 9 March 2019 to 08:00 on 10 March 2019.
Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Posted: February 19, 2019, 10:08 am
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