Sandwell

Sandwell MBC and WMCA are working on proposals to improve A4123 Birchley Island junction and the interface with M5 Junction 2 in Oldbury.

Works for trial holes for junction improvement works start on Sunday 19th July 2026 for 6 weeks until 30 August 2026.

Lane closures will be in place for 10 days in each of the following phases across the four main routes around Birchley Island: 

Phase 1 – There will be a single lane running along the A4123 Wolverhampton Road in the south direction towards Birmingham. The bus stop by the Shell petrol station will be suspended. 

Phase 2 – There will be a single lane running along Churchbridge Road towards Birmingham from Oldbury with a bus stop suspension towards Birchley Island,

Phase 3 - There will be a single lane running along the A4123 Wolverhampton Road South exit towards Asda with a bus stop suspension 

Phase 4 - There will be a single lane running along the A4123 Wolverhampton Road North past the Aldi towards Birchley Lane with the bus stop before the retail park being kept open for passengers