Skanska, working on behalf of National Highways is working on the construction of the new M42 junction 5a, part of the upgrade scheme on the M42 at junction 6. Work to build new slip roads will be starting this month and Skanska is planning to demolish the old Solihull Road bridge in May. These activities […]

Cadent Gas will be installing a new main in the area. This requires restrictions on the Airport Way Exit Slip to A45 Coventry Road Eastbound, Bickenhill from 8am Monday 13 March until 5pm Wednesday 5 April. A Signed Diversion route will be in place via Airport Way, Bickenhill Lane to Clock Interchange and A45 Coventry […]

National Highways are holding an update event at Fentham Hall on Monday 20 March regarding their work on the M42 Junction 6 project. Attendees can meet the project team, find out more about the scheme and learn more about the work they have planned for 2023. All are welcome. For more information about the the […]

On Saturday 18th March, PCSOs from Smiths Wood and Chelmsley Wood Teams will be holding a bike marking exercise at Chelmsley Wood Police Station with Bike Register, The National Cycle Database. Time slots will be available from 11am. Please book in advance by emailing Stephanie or Vicky at one of the following email addresses: [email protected] […]

Skanska will be carrying out major works around Clock Island as part of M42 Junction 6 Project. This requires a series of temporary road closures and speed restrictions which will be in place until May 2023. A45 Coventry Road (Westbound Entry Slip Road), Bickenhill – from Catherine de Barnes Lane to A45 Coventry Road from […]

Skanska will be carrying out carriage realignment work in this region. This requires the closure of Catherine de Barnes Lane, Bickenhill from its southern most junction with St Peters Lane to its junction with Clock Interchange until 23.59hrs on 13 February 2023. There will be a signed diversion route via Catherine De Barnes Lane, Hampton […]

National Highways have released their latest newsletter covering the progress they have made in the M42 Junction 6 scheme. Click the image below to read the newsletter:

Network Rail will install tactile paving at Marston Green Rail Station to help improve accessibility for blind and partially sighted people using the railway. This will take place overnight over a number of phases during the following dates: 00:10 Sunday 15th January – 08:20 Monday 16th January 01:40 Tuesday 17th January – 05:25 Wednesday 18th […]

Skanska will be carrying out carriage realignment work in Catherine de Barnes between 15th January and 7th February. This requires the temporary closure of Catherine de Barnes Lane, Bickenhill – from its southern most junction with St. Peters Lane to its junction with Clock Interchange. Restrictions will be in place from 00.01hrs on 15 January […]

Solihull MBC will be carrying out resurfacing work on Station Road, Marston Green – from Malthouse Row to Elmdon Road. To allow work to be completed, road closures will be in place from Tuesday 21st February 2023 to Thursday 23rd February 2023 between 9am and 4pm only. Alternative routes for traffic will be signed via […]