The operators of the M6toll will be showing their support for charity this weekend by offering free passage to motorcyclists attending this year’s Ride to the Wall event.
Approximately 2,000 bikers are expected to pass through the toll booths en-route to the National Memorial Arboretum, in Alrewas, on Saturday, 7 October.
The annual fundraiser draws bikers from across the country and abroad, coming together at the Armed Forces Memorial to honour and remember service and fallen service men and women while raising funds for the Arboretum.
Midland Expressway Limited has now supported the event for 15 years.
James Hodson, Chief Operating Officer at M6toll, said: “We’re honoured to provide complimentary passage to the riders traveling with the official groups on their way to the National Memorial Arboretum, ensuring around 2,000 bikers pass through smoothly and safely.”
Martin Dickinson, founder of Ride to the Wall, said: “The gesture not only saves riders rummaging through rain drenched clothing normally to find change but allows for a free-flowing passage meaning any congestion to the local community is kept to a minimum.
“Without the support of the M6 Toll the journey to the Arboretum would be far more stressful at a time when we all come together to remember our fallen.”
The riders will commence their journey from 11 starting points across the Midlands.
Registered riders are expected to travel in official groups, accompanied by dedicated volunteer marshals, traversing the M6toll through T5 in Shenstone and T6 in Burntwood between 10am and 11am.
The wide load lanes (far left lanes) at both plazas will be marked with a green arrow, ensuring the Ride to the Wall participants can flow through freely.
Bikers are asked not to exit at T4 at Weeford to avoid congestion at the traffic lights.
