M54 traffic: Motorway closed overnight for recovery work after lorry collision
A busy commuter motorway was shut by authorities overnight as a lorry from an earlier crash was recovered. The M54 in Shropshire was closed for recovery of the lorry eastbound between junction three (Albrighton), and junction two (Wolverhampton) for recovery of a HGV that was involved in a crash[1] around 10am on Monday, December 1. National Highways Traffic Officers advised if travelling on the M54[2] you allow extra journey time.
A diversion route was in place and there were delays as the recovery work was completed. This is the second time in one week part of the M54 closed due to a lorry crash.
02:26Olivia BeesonM54 reopened with delays remaining
The M54 has reopened eastbound between J3 Cosford and J2 Wolverhampton. The recovery of a lorry following a collision yesterday morning is now complete, according to National Highways.
Delays of less than 10 minutes remain on the approach.
02:00Olivia BeesonDelays expected to last until morning
Delays are expected to last for hours as recovery work is still being carried out. The road remains closed for recovery of a HGV following a collision yesterday morning.
00:59Olivia BeesonTraffic diverted via A41
As the recovery work is carried out on the M54 a diversion is in place. Road users on the eastbound carriageway are advised to follow the solid square diversion symbol on road signs:
- Exit M54 at Junction 3
- Head north on the A41
- Head east on the A5
- Head south on the A449 to return to the M54 at Junction 2.
Lorry recovery closes M54
The M54 in Shropshire is closed eastbound between J3 (Albrighton), and J2 (Wolverhampton) for recovery of a lorry following a collision yesterday morning.
National Highways are at the scene carrying out recovery work and delays are expected throughout the morning.
References
- ^ HGV that was involved in a crash (www.mirror.co.uk)
- ^ travelling on the M54 (www.mirror.co.uk)