M6 and M42 see lanes closed and ‘major disruption’ for motorists – recap

Fuming motorists have been caught in mammoth queues this afternoon (Might 16) after a lorry shed its load of pallets inflicting delays on the M6 northbound.

Three of 4 lanes have been CLOSED on the northbound carriageway between Birmingham and Nice Barr. There was a separate incident between J5 and J6 on the M5 in Worcestershire.

Highways West Midlands stated congestion was spreading again for round three-and-a-half miles and delays have been estimated to be round an hour.

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Highways West Midlands tweeted: ” #WestMidlands #Birmingham; Lanes 1, 2 and three (of 4) are closed #M6 northbound between J6 ( #A38 ) and J7 #GreatBarr on account of a shed load of pallets. There are approx. 3.5 miles of congestion and anticipated so as to add no less than 1 hour to regular journey instances. Please plan forward.”

On Saturday, a multi-vehicle crash on the M6 close to Birmingham precipitated enormous tailbacks and delays. The incident additionally passed off between junction 6 of the motorway.

It noticed site visitors stopped with delays of an hour reported. Motorists have been suggested to keep away from the world and people travelling south are suggested to make use of the M6 Toll, if doable.

We can be bringing you all the newest updates from the M6 at present. It is a reside story and updates will comply with under.

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