M6 Birmingham Box ATM Phase 3
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- Type
- Upgrade to existing road under motorway restrictions
- Status
- Preparation of legal orders and public inquiry
- Authority
- Highways Agency
- Cost
- £ 126m
- Finance
- Central Government
- Timescale
- 2012-2014
- Length
- 15.5 km (9.6 miles)
Scheme Outline
Introduction of Active Traffic Management technology between junctions 5 and 8 of the M6 (including the M5 link roads), in order to relieve congestion.
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Progress
| 9 November 2010 | Funding for this scheme was confirmed by the Transport Secretary following the recent autumn spending review. |
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| 25 April 2011 | Construction is scheduled to start in 2012/2013, according to the Highways Agency. |
| 3 January 2012 | The contractor for this scheme (Carillion) was appointed today. The main phase of construction is now expected to start between April and June 2012. |
| 18 April 2012 | Average speed cameras have now been installed between junctions 5 and 8. |
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More information
- Official website
- highways.gov.uk/roads/projects/23385.aspx
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With thanks to Matt Pryce and Michael Pritchard for information on this page.
This scheme was last updated on 28 April 2012.
