M6 major delays live as overturned lorry blocks road

Drivers are facing delays on the M6 this afternoon after a lorry overturned near the major motorway. The A461 Wood Green Road in Wednesbury is currently closed due to the incident. There is queueing traffic due to the overturned lorry, located between A4148 Wallows Lane and Junction 9 for the M6.

Traffic is still able to leave the motorway at J9 in both directions, but must leave the roundabout at the first exit. The latest travel update on traffic tracker Inrix says: "A461 Wood Green Road southbound closed. "Queueing traffic due to overturned lorry between A4148 Wallows Lane and M6 J9.

"A461 Wood Green Road is also closed northbound on approach to the roundabout. "Traffic is still able to leave the M6 at J9 in both directions but must leave the roundabout at the first exit. "Diversion for bus routes 11 and 11A."

A spokesperson for West Midlands Roads added: "M6 J9 roundabout A461, Wednesbury. Overturned lorry partially blocking roundabout. "Delays on approaches (Wood Green Road, Bescot Road, Broadway).

Allow additional time or use other routes."

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References

1. ^ Man in hit and run in Birmingham as he got out to check damage after crash (www.birminghammail.co.uk)