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.

Progress

9 November 2010 Funding for this scheme was confirmed by the Transport Secretary following the recent autumn spending review.
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.

More information

Official website
highways.gov.uk/roads/projects/23385.aspx

With thanks to Matt Pryce and Michael Pritchard for information on this page.

This scheme was last updated on 28 April 2012.