Stretch of A53 to close overnight for 50mph speed limit work

The A53 from the A49 Battlefield roundabout to Bings Heath will be closed overnight from Monday 18 to Friday 22 May [2026] as part of work to introduce a 50mph speed limit.

The road will be closed from 7pm to 5am each night, with a signed diversion in place.

The work aims to reduce accidents on that stretch of road and includes signing/lining work. Work has been ongoing for a few weeks but some elements of the work need to be carried out under a road closure for health and safety reasons.

The closure and diversion route can be seen here: https://one.network/?tm=GB148823936