HS2 Works: M42 Weekend Closure (30th Oct - 2nd Nov)

Please be aware that due to ongoing HS2 works, the M42 will be closed in both directions between J6 to 9 northbound and J9 to 7 southbound from 9pm on Friday 30 October 2026 to 5am on Monday 2 November 2026. While access to the NEC Campus remains open, road users should follow the fully signed diversion routes and allow more time for journeys. 

Getting to the NEC   

• If you are travelling via the M42 Southbound, please leave the motorway at Junction 9 and follow the A446 Southbound to the NEC.   

• Entry to the NEC from M42 Northbound at J6 and A45 Coventry Road remain open, but there may be a slight diversion onto the A45 dependant on traffic levels. Please note, queues are likely  

• For more information on the diversion routes, please see the HS2 website  

 
Leaving the NEC 

• The HS2 works and current traffic restrictions at M42 Junction 6 due to the Bickenhill Bridge works means that customers will only be able to leave site via certain routes.    

• There will be no exit from the NEC via South Way, and all exiting traffic must leave via North Way or East Way 

Plan Ahead 

We recommend allowing a little extra time for your journey, particularly when leaving the venue after the event. Traffic management measures and diversion routes are in place to help keep visitors moving, and our teams are working closely with National Highways and local partners to minimise disruption.