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# Drivers warned of disruption during A5 overnight closures
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/disrup/
- Published: 2026-07-31T07:10:54.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-31T07:10:53.000Z
- Description: Stretch between Weeford and Mile Oak to shut for HS2 works.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Transport, News

MOTORISTS are being warned of disruption when overnight closures take place on the A5.

The Hints Bypass stretch will be shut in both directions from Weeford to Mile Oak from 9pm to 6am from 10th August to 13th August and from 17th August to 21st August.

The closures are to allow for HS2 works.

A spokesperson said:

> "As work progresses on the A5 Hints Bypass overbridge, it is necessary to close the road to undertake works to the structure including constructing the road leading up to the structure and works relating to the bridge."

A diversion route will be in place along the A453 and A38.