Start of Works Exhibition for the M40 Junction 15, Longbridge Bypass.
This project is being run by the Highways Agency, so please visit their site for more information.
Highways Agency - M40 Junction 15 Project
Why are the improvements needed?
- The M40 Junction15 roundabout forms an important interchange for traffic using the M40, A46 Stratford Road, A46 Warwick Bypass and A429 Warwick Road. The A46 is part of the national strategic road network, providing the main link to Coventry, the M1 and the M6.
- The M40 Junction 15 carries around 75,000 vehicles per day, which causes significant delays, contributing to queues building up on the approaches to the roundabout. This includes increasing queue lengths on the M40 exit slips, which raises the potential for high-speed accidents on the M40.
- Continued traffic growth will exacerbate this situation leading to increased driver stress and potentially an increased number of accidents on the roundabout.
- In the past four years, there have been a total of sixty eight reported accidents involving injuries to one hundred and five people within the scheme area.
- The improvements built in 2003/2004 (though producing excellent short-term benefits) are already starting to show signs of stress as traffic levels have increased.
Work should start in March 2008 and finish in March 2010. These dates may change, so please consult the Highways Agency site for the latest information
Highways Agency - timetable for construction
For up to date traffic information go to Highways Agency traffic Information |