A MOTORWAY bridge between junctions 12 and 13 of the M5 will be closed for more than five months.

Construction company Skansa will be carrying out essential works on the Standish Lane overbridge, which carries traffic over the M5 between junctions 12 and 13.

The works will involve repairs to the bridge foundations due to the presence of Thaumasite and will include hydro-demolition works to the concrete bridge piers.

Due to the type of work taking place and to ensure the safety of both the public and their workforce, they will be closing Standish Lane overbridge to through traffic for the duration of the works, 24 hours a day, from May 9 to October 30.

There will be day and night time works on the overbridge.

During the closure, a clearly signed diversion route will be in place and details of the diversion can be found on the maps attached - marked in blue.

A spokesman from Stonehouse Town Council said: "Please note that whilst they always aim to work to the programme, unforeseen circumstances may mean slight changes to the programme.

"If this happens, they will do their best to notify the council as soon as possible.

"They have said they will make every effort to ensure that the impact of their works is kept to a minimum.

"They understand their works may cause some inconvenience and disruption to you, and they would like to apologise in advance and kindly ask for your patience whilst the works are taking place."

If you have any queries or comments about the works and would like further information, please call the Highways England Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000.