High Speed 2 (HS2) works on National Highways network

HS2 is a new high-speed railway which will link London to Birmingham (Phase One) and then on to Manchester (Phase 2a), the East Midlands and Leeds (Phase 2b).

Phase One of HS2 has several direct interactions with our strategic road network of motorway and major A roads in the West Midlands, East Midlands and the South East. Construction of new structures, road widening and realignment of roads are required so that the high-speed line can effectively cross our road network. We are committed to working with HS2 Ltd and other partners to plan and co-ordinate our works programmes where we can.

Our roads network is vital to the running of the country and our customers and their safety remains our priority. While HS2 carry out these works we will make every effort to keep you updated and informed in advance of works to help you plan your journeys. We are committed to ensuring safety on our strategic road network and supporting a better-connected future.

These works are being co-ordinated and carried out by HS2 Ltd. For further information about HS2 you can contact HS2 directly. Details of the HS2 works on our network are below.

Project information

HS2 works that are taking place on the National Highways network will be shown below.

HS2 contractor Balfour Beatty VINICI will need to install temporary two-way traffic lights on a short section of the A45 at Eastway between Monday 15 April and Monday 29 April 2024.

These traffic lights will be in operation during off peak hours from 9.30am to 3.30pm from Monday to Friday.

This is to allow utilities to be moved and diverted, to ensure that they're not impacted by future works.

Although this is a short section of the sliproad near the A45 between the M42 junction 6 and A45 Stonebridge Island, motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.

Contact the HS2 Helpdesk team all day, every day of the year on:

Freephone 08081 434 434

Minicom 08081 456 472

Email HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk

HS2 contractor Balfour Beatty VINCI needs to carry out vegetation clearance on a short section of the A46 Kenilworth Bypass northbound. To do these works safely it needs to close lane one between Leamington Road and Stoneleigh junctions and will be working weekdays only between 9.30am and 5.30pm. These closures will be in place from Monday 15 April until Friday 26 April 2024.

To contact the HS2 Helpdesk call 08081 434 434 or email: hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk

The A452/A446 junction southbound (Biddles Loop) will be closed overnight from 9pm to 6am on weekday nights from 2 April to 19 April 2024 with access to Quartz Business Park only.

Access to Melbicks Garden Centre will be maintained from the A452 northbound.

To continue HS2 works in the area, HS2 Contractors Balfour Beatty VINCI will be undertaking works on the M42, M6 link road on the eastbound carriageway from January until June 2024.

To ensure the safety of the road users and the workforce, BBV will install overnight closures of the eastbound carriageway on the M42, M6 link road from 9pm to 5am each night once a month.

Breakdown of M42 eastbound overnight closures

Friday 26 January to Saturday 27 January
Friday 23 February to Saturday 24 February
Friday 22 March to Saturday 23 March
Friday 26 April to Saturday 27 April
Friday 31 May to Saturday 1 June
Friday 28 June to Saturday 29 June

There will be a signed diversion in place.

You can contact HS2 Helpdesk team all day, every day of the year on:

Freephone: 08081 434 434
Minicom: 08081 456 472
Email: hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk

Long-term traffic management is now in place on the M42/M6 link road. This involves closing lane one and the hard shoulder of the M42/M6 link road southbound connector.

This will reduce the lane availability from two running lanes of traffic to one and will be in place from 24 August 2023 until further notice.

Contact HS2 Helpdesk team all day, every day of the year on:

Freephone: 08081 434 434

Minicom: 08081 456 472

Email: HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk