Birmingham drivers warned of disruption as HS2 prepares for motorway works

The areas of Solihull and Water Orton will be impacted10:58, 26 Jul 2026Drivers across Birmingham have been warned of potential disruption as HS2 engineers are preparing to deliver two huge construction programmes in tandem.To minimise disruption for motorists, engineers will work on the Water Orton viaducts and the “twin box” structure over the M42 at the same time during three separate weekend closures in July, August and September.All structures are being extended over the M42 between Solihull and Water Orton.READ MORE: The Monaco dream and the Birmingham Superprix story - the law change that put the city on the map‌For each of the closures, the impacts for motorists and subsequent diversion routes will differ, depending on whether works are taking place on the northbound, southbound or