M5 J1-2 Oldbury Viaduct works e-bulletin – 3 November 2017

This week on the M5 Oldbury Viaduct scheme between junctions 1-2 on the M5, we have continued our works to:

Remove the concrete requiring replacement by the use of hydro-demolition techniques

Erect the final sections of scaffolding & encapsulation under the viaduct to the southbound carriageway

Remove and replace parapet sections

Clean out joints post hydro-demolition and prepare for repair

Place and finish concrete to joint replacements and other repair sections

Remove the (3km) underslung guttering to be replaced under the viaduct You can now find us on Facebook, search for M5 junction 1 to 2 Oldbury viaduct

This is the low tech but practical

method our gangs identify who is working where both above and below the carriageway

The BBC filming our works for the Midlands Today programme

yesterday

Scheme timelines The scheme is progressing well and we are currently on target to complete the major repair works and see the removal of the contraflow system and supporting traffic management by autumn 2018. Some minor work will continue into spring 2019. Road closures The following closures are being carried out by BMV in order to inspect the contraflow sections Monday 6 November 2017 – 21:00 – 06:00 Southbound M5 J1 - 2 Full Closure and J1 Entry slip road closed

Tuesday 7 November 2017 – 21:00 – 06:00 M6 – M5 Eastern Arm M6 J8 Full Closure M6 – M5 Western Arm M6 J8 Full Closure

Southbound M5 J1 - 2 Full Closure and J1 Entry slip road closed

The following local road closures are being carried out by BMV in order to install scaffolding over the A457 Birmingham Road Tuesday 7 November 2017 to Sunday 12 November - 20:00 – 06:00 A457 Birmingham Road Eastbound carriageway closed A457 Birmingham Road Westbound carriageway lane 2 closure

The following closures are being carried out by Kier in order to carry out vehicle restraint system repairs and routine maintenance Thursday 9 November 2017 – 21:00 – 06:00 Northbound M5 J3 – J2 full closure Friday 10 November 2017 – 21:00 – 06:00 Northbound M5 J3 – J2 full closure All diversions will be clearly signposted. These closures may be subject to change, further updates will be sent in due course. We will do everything possible to plan and manage our road works to keep traffic moving, however there will be disruption to the M5 and routes leading into or out of these junctions. If you have any concerns or issues regarding the concrete repair works on the M5 please don’t hesitate to contact us, by calling 0300 123 5000. More information about the scheme can be found online at www.highways.gov.uk/oldburyviaduct .

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All traffic signs shall meet the reflectorisation requirements of BS 873 : Part 6 : 1983, Table 1.4

obstruct any other sign, permanent or temporary as much as is reasonably practicable.

All traffic management equipment shall be provided by the Contractor, unless otherwise specified.

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Diversion to be driven prior to the road closure being installed.

Plans for any road closure should be discussed by the designer with the police and any relevant Highways Authorities as traffic is being diverted on to their network.

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