The M5 near Worcester is set to close overnight for "essential resurfacing work" from tomorrow until the weekend.

National Highways is carrying out the important work on the M5 northbound between junctions four (Bromsgrove) and three (Halesowen).

To enable the work to be carried out safely, the carriageway will be closed between the two junctions between 9pm and 6am each night from Thursday, March 9 to Sunday, March 12.

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Drivers are advised to allow extra time for journeys when using the M5 in the West Midlands over the next few days.

During the night-time closures there will be no access to the northbound Moto Frankley Services.

A clearly signed diversion route, which has been agreed with the local authority, will be in place.

The work is subject to change due to weather or any other unforeseen circumstances.