Scheduled overnight closures and diversion routes
See below details of scheduled overnight closures and diversion routes due to essential maintenance works:
3rd-8th Nov, 10th-15th Nov and 24th-29th November
Access to the M6 Toll at junction T1 northbound entry slip will be closed overnight (21:00 to 06:00) by Midland Expressway for essential street lighting upgrade from 03/11/25 to 08/11/25, 17/11/25 to 22/11/25, 08/12/25 to 13/12/25. A clearly signed diversion route will be provided along the A4097 and A38 to the M6 Toll at junction T3 northbound.
The diversion route will lengthen your journey by 2 miles and approximately 4 minutes in free flow conditions.
20th-24th, 27th-31st October and 3rd-7th, 10th-14th & 17th-21st November 2025
(21:00 to 06:00)
Access to the M6 Toll southbound from M6 Junction will be restricted overnight on 20th-24th, 27th-31st October and 3rd-7th, 10th-14th & 17th-21st November 2025 (21:00 to 06:00) to facilitate National Highways Carriageway Resurfacing works. Whilst the M6toll remains open, access will be restricted from Junction 11a.
A clearly signed diversion route will be provided along the A5 to T7 Southbound entry slip.
The diversion route will not lengthen your journey but will add approximately 3 minutes of travel time.
13th, 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th of December (21:00 to 05:00)
Access to the M42 at junction 7a from the M6toll will be closed overnight by National Highways contractor for scheme traffic management removal works.
Whilst M6toll remains open and unaffected, For M6toll customers wanting to use the M42 SB, a clearly signed diversion route will be installed diverting traffic from J7a onto M6 SB to J3, then NB to J4, A446 SB then A45 to M42 J6.
An additional diversion advising traffic off at T2, along the A446 to J6 of the M42 will also be in place to reduce the diversion route.
The J7a diversion adds an extra 19miles and 23 minutes in free flow conditions
The T2 diversion route will lengthen your journey by 1.3 miles and approximately 5 minutes in free flow conditions.
High Speed 2 (HS2) works
HS2, or High Speed Two, is a major infrastructure project in the UK aimed at creating a high-speed rail network connecting London and the North. It is designed to improve connectivity, reduce travel times, and boost economic growth in the regions it serves.
The ongoing HS2 construction has necessitated substantial works near the M6toll, including the development of viaducts and other structures to carry the railway over the road network. In the Midlands, the HS2 Phase One route spans 90km, crossing the M42/M6toll at two points between Junctions 7a and 9 of the M42.
To ensure the safe construction of these structures, traffic management measures have been implemented. These include permanent speed restrictions and narrowed lanes through M42 Junction 7a to Junction 9, temporary nighttime lane and road closures and diversions by Balfour Beatty Vinci in this area. However, these overnight closures are temporary and designed to minimise impact on our customers.
Please note that these changes are part of the HS2 construction efforts and are not decisions made by us. The M6toll remains open for business as usual and continues to be your most reliable option for traveling through the region, offering a stress-free alternative to the roadworks. For even greater convenience, consider a breeze account, which simplifies payment and makes your journey even smoother.
Refer to HS2 website for more information and contact: