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Interchange - M42 J6

Ends: ongoing

Last updated: 30 October 2023

What’s happening?

Major transport improvements are happening in the east of Birmingham and Solihull area. These include:

  • HS2 - Britain’s new high-speed railway 
  • improvements to junction 6 of the M42 
  • the new Sprint bus route along the A45

During the work, the way you travel in the area will change. There will be disruption to: 

  • junction 6 of the M42
  • the A452
  • the A446
  • the A45 

Where’s it happening?

Travel tips

You will still be able to get to where you need to go, but consider the following:

Could you change the time of your journey?. Avoid travelling during peak times wherever possible. Plan ahead, check timetables or apps and leave more time for your journey as services will be busier.
Plan ahead and leave more time for your journey. If you travel, you’ll need more time for your journey to take account of changes and diversions.