Long delays and seven miles of congestion after accident on M6 in Birmingham

Motorists are advised to allow extra time. Credit: National Highways

Motorist are warned to prepare for long delays on the M6 in Birmingham following an accident.

Traffic which was temporarily held southbound from J6 A38 Tyburn Road (Spaghetti Junction) to J5 A452 (Castle Bromwich), has now been released.

Lane 4 (of 4) is closed and the hard shoulder is being used as a running lane.

There is also congestion to M6 J8 (M5 interchange) and A452 Chester Road as the traffic diverts.

Traffic is queueing due to emergency barrier repairs.

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