Highways Agency

M42 Junction 10 Improvements

Northern Bridge Closure 12th - 15th November 2004

DELAYS EXPECTED - Motorway Services Open as Usual

What does this mean for drivers?

A5 Eastbound: Delays are likely. Drivers are advised to find alternative routes and avoid the area altogether if possible.

Drivers intending to use the M42 Junction 10 Northern Bridge will be diverted onto the M42 Northbound carriageway to Junction 11 and return Southbound to Junction 10. Motorway Prohibited Vehicles will exit the A5 Eastbound onto B5080 Pennine way through Stoneydelph, onto the B5000 through Polesworth towards Atherstone to the Pinwall junction. Drivers will then follow the B4116 Atherstone Road onto Holly Lane until they reach the A5.

Minimising the Effects

To minimise delays the bridge widening has been constructed independently of the existing structure. To complete the bridgeworks the new and existing bridge decks require joining together. This will require a full closure of the Northern section of the roundabout over the M42 for a single weekend.

M42 Junction 10 Improvements

Improvement works at M42 Junction 10 commenced on the 10th May 2004 and is expected to last 32 weeks.

The purpose of this work is to increase capacity at the junction and reduce peak time traffic queues. The works involve:

• Widening of the carriageway to provide an additional traffic lane on the roundabout;
• Widening of the entry roads;
• Additional traffic signals will be installed;
• Additional lighting and signing.

Roundabout Closure

Whilst the bridge joining works are undertaken the Northern Bridge will be closed from 2100 hours on Friday 12th November through to 0530 hours on Monday 15th November. During the closure a well-signed diversion route will be in operation.

For further information

Highways Agency
Traffic Operations Directorate
Area 11
Broadway
Broad Street
Birmingham
B15 1BL