Warning to holidaymakers travelling to Birmingham Airport amid bridge closure

Holidaymakers travelling to Birmingham Airport to jet off on their holidays have been issued a warning due to a bridge closure.

The closure may affect travel times to the airport.

The busy M42 junction 6 Bickenhill Bridge, located near the northern side of the well-known roundabout, has faced several closures to "protect the structure".

It followed routine inspections which identified significant deterioration.

It is a key junction for motorists heading to and from Birmingham Airport and attractions like the NEC. As a result the closure has raised fears of traffic delays as users are diverted to alternative routes.

The bridge, which is closed, could see delays during peak travel times.

Drivers have been warned to take alternative routes.

Birmingham Airport has shared the warning on its X account.

A National Highways spokesperson said: "We continue to work closely with key stakeholders in the area, including the NEC, Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Business Park and JLR, to manage the impact to their customers."

National Highways says on its website: “If you’re travelling to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham International Train Station, or the NEC, please allow extra time, especially if you’re travelling during busy periods. Follow our signed diversion routes rather than sat nav directions, which may not yet reflect the closure.

“Access to the airport, train station and NEC remains open as normal. We’re monitoring traffic closely and working with partners across the area to help keep routes moving.

“Restrictions will remain in place until further notice. The nature and scope of any remedial works has not yet been confirmed by our specialist engineering consultants and will be determined by the outcome of the survey and assessment programme.”