Highways England (HE) is continuing with its repair works on the Aston Expressway and Spaghetti Junction in Birmingham, which is said to be one of Britain’s most iconic structures.

The repair works have been extended for two more weeks, which will enable HE to fully utilise the existing programme of repairs and avoid further disruption to motorists.

Originally the project was slated to close on 5 September, but it will now be completed mid-September. Two narrow lanes on the out of city road A38 (M) will remain in place until the work is completed.

Highways England Regional Divisional Director in the Midlands, Andrew Butterfield said: “By completing the work now, we can fully repair this section of the carriageway and reduce the duration of work and more importantly the risk of emergency repairs during the colder and wetter winter months.

"Safety is our number one priority and these repairs are vital in helping us to protect this iconic structure for years to come."

“Safety is our number one priority and these repairs are vital in helping us to protect this iconic structure for years to come.

“We continue to work closely with Birmingham City Council to manage the repair programme and although further work is likely in the future, we are making sure that we fully utilise the existing programme of repairs to minimise disruption.

Additionally, HE has also initiated works to replace the canopy on a popular pedestrian bridge over the M602. The bridge has been serving communities and businesses in Eccles who chose the new design in a public consultation last year.

Image:HE continues repair works on Britain’s iconic road structure. Photo: courtesy of Crown copyright.