Spaghetti Junction closures to be lifted over the weekend
Highways England will be temporarily lifting some restrictions around Spaghetti Junction this weekend.
Drivers travelling to Birmingham will be able to join and leave the M6 at junction 6.
Major roadworks are taking place at Spaghetti Junction over the summer, which has resulted in speed restrictions and diversions.
Highways England has been able to lift some of the planned closures because of the good weather and additional concrete repairs that were completed last weekend.
However, some restrictions and lane closures will resume on Bank Holiday weekend, as the repair scheme enters its final stages.
Closures in place this weekend (18 to 20 August):
The middle lane will be closed for the duration of the work
3 narrow lanes on A38(M) out of city
2 narrow lanes on the A38(M) into city
No access to the A38(M) into city carriageway from Gravelly Hill or Tyburn Road from the 13 July (diversions and alternative routes will be signed)
30mph speed limits will be in place during the day for the safety of the workforce
Park Circus on-slip will remain open
Salford Circus will remain open
Free recovery will be available
Closures in place next weekend (25 to 27 August):
M6 junction 6 southbound exit slip road closed to all traffic
Aston Expressway from Erdington closed southbound
M6 junction 6 northbound exit slip road closed to all traffic
Park Circus northbound entry slip closed
Aston Expressway (Dartmouth Circus) closed northbound
Aston Expressway (from city) closed northbound
No access to the A38(M) into city carriageway from Gravelly Hill or Tyburn Road from the 13 July (diversions and alternative routes will be signed)
There is also a similar but much larger scheme taking place on the M5 Oldbury viaduct between junctions one and two.
Local routes may be busier than usual so motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for journeys.
Highways England anyone travelling around the Midlands to consider alternative options, such as using public transport.