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Long-running M5 roadworks expected to finish in autumn

A long-running motorway roadworks scheme which has caused misery for motorists is still expected to be completed by the autumn.

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Roadworks have caused major disruption on the M5

The work at the Oldbury viaduct on the M5 has been edging towards completion over recent months, with a contraflow having been removed.

Restrictions still remain in place but Highways England said it hoped traffic would be flowing normally by the autumn, though a firm date has not been given.

Some overnight lane closures are expected afterwards for the testing of new overhead signs and equipment.

The work has been ongoing between Junctions 1 and 2 since 2017 and caused huge disruption.

Two lanes of traffic have been running in either direction at 30mph, though the speed has now been increased to 40mph.

The £100 million project is the most expensive and one of the largest ever carried out on UK motorways.