Scheduled overnight closures and diversion routes
See below details of scheduled overnight closures and diversion routes due to essential maintenance works:
17th January 2026 (21:00 to 06:00)
Access to the M6toll southbound will be closed overnight at M6 Junction 11a on the 17th of January by Midland Expressway Ltd for essential barrier repair works. A clearly signed diversion route will be provided along the M6 to junction 11 and the A460 to M6toll junction T8.
The diversion route will lengthen your journey by 0.8 miles and approximately 2 minutes in free flow conditions.
12th – 16th, 19th and 20th – 23rd January 2026
Access to the M6 Toll at junction T3 southbound entry slip will be closed overnight (21:00 to 06:00) on the 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th 16th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd January by a Midland Expressway contractor for essential street lighting upgrade works. A clearly signed diversion route will be provided along the A38, the A4097 and M42 southbound at junction 9 to the M6 Toll southbound.
The diversion route will lengthen your journey by 2.5 miles and approximately 6 minutes in free flow conditions.
11th – 13th February 2026
Access to the M6 Toll at junction T7 southbound entry slip road will be closed overnight (21:00 to 06:00) on the 11th, 12th and 13th of February by a National Highways contractor for essential maintenance works. A clearly signed diversion route for the southbound carriageway will be provided along the A5 and A5195 to the M6 Toll at junction T6.
The diversion route will lengthen your journey by 1 mile and approximately 6 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:
T2-M6 J3a Southbound – 29th January 2026
The M6toll southbound from Junction T2 southbound exit slip road will be closed overnight on the 29th of January (21:00 to 06:00) by HS2 for essential resurfacing works. A clearly signed diversion route for the M6 southbound will be provided along the A446 and M6 via J4. A clearly signed diversion route for the M42 southbound will be provided along the A446, A452 & A45 to join the M42 SB at J6.
The diversion route to M6 J4 will lengthen your journey by 1 mile and approximately 6 minutes in free flow conditions. The diversion route to M42 SB will lengthen your journey by 1 mile and approximately 6 minutes in free flow conditions.
M6toll/ M6 J3a to T1 Northbound – 30th January 2026
Access to the M6toll northbound from the M6 will be closed overnight at M6 J3a on the 30/01/26 (22:00 to 06:00) by HS2 for essential resurfacing works. A clearly signed diversion route will be provided along the M6 to J4 then A446 and A4095 to rejoin the M6Toll at junction T1.
The diversion route will lengthen your journey by 1 mile and 3.5 minutes in free flow conditions.
M42 J6 to T1 Northbound – 30th January 2026
Access to the M6toll northbound from the M42 will be closed overnight at M42 J6 on the 30/01/26 (22:00 to 06:00) by HS2 for essential resurfacing works. A clearly signed diversion route will be provided along the A45, A446 and A4095 to rejoin the M6Toll junction T1.
The diversion route will lengthen your journey by 1.5 miles and approximately 5 minutes in free flow conditions.