M42 Southbound – Expect Delays

Date Posted 15/01/24

M42 Southbound will be reduced to two lanes between Junction 7-6 due to urgent damage caused by a vehicle striking a bridge.

Please allow plenty of time for your journey if travelling to the NEC by the M42 Southbound, as this may mean potentially lengthy delays while the damage is being repaired.

If using the M6 in either direction to visit the NEC, please consider leaving at Junction 4, and using A446 South and then A45 West to access our campus at M42 Junction 6.

Please visit Transport for West Midlands for further information.

This may affect your journey if you are visiting the following events on the NEC campus:

  • National Running Show
  • January Furniture Show
  • MODA
  • Spring Fair
  • Arenacross British Championship - Resorts World Arena
  • 2024 Birmingham International Tattoo - Resorts World Arena
Plan your journey

Getting to the NEC is a breeze with our easy transport links, on-site train station and airport just next door. For more information about travelling to and around the NEC campus please visit our Getting Here page.

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