Oldbury M5 viaduct works set to cause week of disruption as maintenance continues

The works are set to continue for another week.

National Highways West Midlands have warned of further disruption as the M5 Oldbury Viaduct works continue for another week.

The roads authority warned that the M5 northbound, between junctions 3 and 2, will be closed overnight from May 11 to May 15.

The road will close at 9pm, before reopening again at 6am the next morning.

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Diversion routes have been put into place for those using the road overnight, with travel bosses advising to check the latest information before you travel.

A National Highways West Midlands spokesperson said: “Our bridge joint repairs on the M5 Oldbury Viaduct continue next week.

“For safety, we’ll fully close the M5 northbound between J3 and J2 overnight (9pm and 6am) between Monday, May 11, and Friday, May 15.”

For a full, detailed list of diversions, visit the National Highways West Midlands website.

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