the m5 has served oldbury since 1964 and passes the town on an elevated section built on reinforced concrete pillars. access is from junction 2. this is also the closest junction to the black country living museum in dudley. a major concrete repair and waterproofing scheme began on the m5 viaduct in april 2017. this was expected to be completed by autumn 2018, however due to unforeseen repairs the works have been delayed until the following year.