National Highways reveals details of £50 million M53 make-over

National Highways have announced that the first instalment of a £50 million fit-for-the-future investment in the M53 motorway will get under way next week.

Over the next three years, National Highways say they will carefully plan and deliver the replacement of four ageing bridges, alongside targeted repairs, resurfacing and drainage improvements - all while keeping motorway traffic moving on one of the region’s most important transport arteries.

Full details of the programme can be found on National Highways news page

A key feature of the works will be the use of overnight lane closures along the M53 wherever possible - with a limited number of weekend motorway closures for demolition and installation phases. For residents of the surrounding areas, traffic management will also need to be installed along the local road network.

Commuters, businesses and other motorway users, as well as locals relying on local roads affected by the bridge replacement projects, are being encouraged to sign up for regular updates via the scheme webpage.

National Highways is also planning to host a number of public information events so people can find out more about the programme of work.