The M42 motorway near Birmingham Airport is closed in both directions for weekend roadworks, causing significant travel disruption for passengers heading to and from the airport. The closures began on Friday and are expected to remain in place until the early hours of Monday, June 29.
Northbound Closure Details
The northbound carriageway is closed between Junction 5a (A4545) and Junction 7 (M6 interchange). This affects drivers who typically use Junctions 5a or 6 to reach Birmingham Airport. Traffic monitoring service Inrix reported congestion at Junction 5a as motorists are forced to leave the motorway there.
Southbound Closure Details
Meanwhile, the southbound carriageway is closed between Junction 7 (Coleshill) and Junction 6 (A45 Coventry Road). This closure impacts those traveling south toward the airport from the M6 area.
Alternative Routes Advised
Drivers heading south are advised to use alternative routes such as the A452 Chester Road or the A446 Stonebridge Road. The M6 southbound link road to the M42 is also closed, meaning anyone on the M6 southbound cannot access the M42.
Expected Delays
Inrix stated: "M42 Northbound closed, delays expected due to weekend roadworks until the early hours of Monday morning from J5A A4545 (Birmingham Airport) to J7A (M6 Interchange). Congestion to routes through Coleshill as traffic heads away."
For southbound, Inrix added: "M42 Southbound closed due to weekend roadworks until the early hours of Monday morning from J7 M6 J4 (Coleshill) to J6 A45 Coventry Road (Birmingham Airport / Coventry)."
Passengers are strongly advised to allow extra travel time or consider alternative transport options to avoid missing flights.
