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Drivers warned of M42 and M40 closures

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Work is being carried out to install concrete barriers and clear the drainage systems

Drivers have been urged to expect disruption amid work to improve safety on a motorway.

A number of overnight closures are in place on the M40/M42 interchange south of Birmingham until December.

The work includes replacing the steel barrier with a concrete one, installing new drains and replacing central reservation lighting.

The closures are scheduled between 21:00 and 06:00 BST.

Until 30 August, the closures affect M42 junction 3a southbound, near Wythall, to M40 junction 15.

Diversions have been put in place.

National Highways project sponsor Nick Wells said: "We're making excellent progress against our spring 2024 completion date and have now reached the stage where we need to remove some of the barriers, construction equipment and signage."

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