Update from SKANSKA – National Highways
We’re upgrading the M42 junction 6 to enable better movement of traffic on and off the A45, supporting access to the airport and preparing capacity for the new HS2 station. Our work includes improving pedestrian and cycle access in the local area and over the coming weeks we’ll install a new footbridge over the A45.
We’ve already built 2 piers and ramps, which are to the north and south of the A45. The next step is for our team to lift the bridge into place.
To install the bridge we need to use a large crane which will be set up on the A45 carriageway to lift and swing the bridge into place. To do this safely, we need to close the A45 over the weekend of 30 April to 1 May.
To minimise disruption caused by this full road closure, we’ll work in the following phases:
- the A45 westbound carriageway will be closed between M42 junction 6 and Clock Interchange from 4pm on Saturday 30 April to 8:30am on Sunday 1 May.
- the A45 eastbound carriageway will be closed between Clock interchange and M42 junction 6 from 8:30pm on Saturday 30 April to 5:30am on Sunday 1 May.
When the roads are closed we’ll put in place a clearly signed diversion route. This has already been agreed with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council as the most suitable route for both the amount and type of traffic being diverted (more information is available below).
We expect these road closures to cause delays for traffic travelling along the A45. Please plan ahead and allow additional time for your journeys, considering alternative routes where possible.
If you have any questions about this work, or if you’d like to receive regular updates about the project, you can email me at: martin.follmer@skanska.co.uk – call me on: 07876 873 489, or visit the National Highways webpage: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/west-midlands/m42-junction6/ for details.
Our engagement vehicle will be at Morrisons supermarket in Sheldon on 14 April to give you the chance to meet the team and ask any questions you may have.
We apologise in advance for any inconvenience you may experience during our upcoming work to install the footbridge. The whole team will make every effort to manage noise levels carefully and minimise the disruption to the local area.
For more information please click here