The UK Government is set to begin a £11m project to improve traffic flow on the M5 near Birmingham, which will involve changes to the road layout and temporary speed limits.

Starting on the 11 July, the project is scheduled for completion in 2015 and will see the widening of the roundabout at Junction4, as well as two existing bridges across the M5.

"The new spiral road markings on the roundabout will also virtually remove the need for drivers to make lane changing manoeuvres once on the roundabout."

There will be speed limits of 50mph and 40mph set up at various points, which will ensure the safety of road workers and all road users.

Highways Agency project manager Debbie Makinde said that when complete, this project will really improve traffic flow, reduce queuing on the motorway and increase capacity on the exit slip roads.

"The new spiral road markings on the roundabout will also virtually remove the need for drivers to make lane changing manoeuvres once on the roundabout," Makinde said.

"These improvements will inevitably cause some disruption while work is carried out, but we ask drivers to bear with us as the end result will really improve their journeys."

This project is part of the government’s £317m pinch-point programme, which aims to boost local economies by reducing congestion and delays at key locations.

The programme is designed to boost local economies, reduce congestion and improve safety on the strategic road network in the UK.