M54 will close over eight weekends for concrete repairs between junctions two and four starting late February to ensure safer, smoother journeys.
Full weekend closures are necessary for safety. To facilitate this, the road closes Thursday nights before work begins. Closures start at 8 PM Friday and end at 6 AM Monday, allowing the concrete to set properly.
Traffic is typically lighter on weekends to minimize the impact of the closures. Only one side of the M54 will be closed at a time. Authorities are actively managing local road traffic, and have adjusted signal timings to accommodate increased volume.
These roadworks may cause travel delays. Officials have thanked drivers for their patience. Follow signed diversions during the work, using Castle Farm Way, A5 Watling Street, A449 Stafford Road, and A41 Newport Road.
Closures are planned from late February to late April. February 27-March 3: Eastbound, junction four to three closed. March 6-10: Eastbound, junction four to three closed again. March 13-17: Eastbound, junction four to two closes.
March 20-24: Eastbound, junction three to two are closed. March 27-31: Eastbound, junction three to two closes. April 3-7: Eastbound, junction four to two closes. Closures also happen on Thursdays and Fridays before each weekend.
April 10-14: Westbound, junction two to three closes. April 17-21: Westbound, junction two to three closes. Thursday closures are 8 PM to 6 AM. Friday closures are 8 PM to 5 AM Monday.