Plans for a full closure of the M6 southbound between junctions 33 and 32 scheduled for this weekend have been revised.
Having taken on board recent feedback in response to the disruption caused by the last weekend closure, highways bosses are no longer planning any full weekend motorway closures for the remainder on the project.
The work is taking place to remove and replace the existing road surface and waterproofing system on two bridges which carry the M6.
Some previously scheduled works will continue with overnight lane closures on the Southbound carriageway this Friday (23 September) and a single overnight full closure on the Northbound carriageway (J32-33) on Monday (26 September) between 9pm-5am.
The new schedule of works will be carried out using lane closures for four weeks starting on Sunday October 2, which will ensure the motorway remains open during the daytime providing a safe environment for both workers and road users. This will result in the following:.
Overnight closure of the M6 Southbound on Saturday October 1 (9pm – 5am) to enable the installation of traffic management systems.
From Sunday October 2, for four weeks, the M6 Southbound (J33-32) will have permanent daytime lane closures (with speed restrictions) with two narrow lanes remaining open during the day.
During the same period, overnight restrictions (typically 9pm – 5am) will be in place throughout, which will result in the closure of the M6 Southbound carriageway(J33-32). A fully signed diversion route will be in place using the A6 from M6 J33 before re-joining the motorway network at M55 (J1).
Additional lane closures on the Northbound carriageway (typically 9pm-5am) will also be in place for the duration of these works.
The works will require four weeks for completion. However, these may need to be extended if affected by inclement weather.
National Highways had previously apologised for the significant delays experienced by drivers on the M6 when the carriageway was closed over the weekend of September, 9th, 10th and 11th.
With some motorists reporting delays of more than 12 hours, two lanes finally reopened late on the Sunday afternoon.
Last weekend, the work was paused following the passing of Her Majesty, the Queen.
Highways bosses say they will be reviewing the traffic management, signage and communications ahead of any future weekend closures, and continue to advise road users to check their routes before setting off.
They are carrying out maintenance work renewing the waterproofing and surface on two bridges that carry the M6 over Whittingham Lane and Stubbins Lane, north of junction 32.
At the same time, the central barrier on both bridges is being replaced, and repairs carried out to beams under the bridge decks which have been damaged by vehicle strikes.
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