Daily transport briefing

Published: 07 May 2024
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M5 Northbound - M5 northbound between J6 and J5 | Northbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The M5 northbound between junctions J6 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 7 May 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 7 May 2024. Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed.No Delay, 2.33 miles of Worcester.

M5 Northbound - M5 northbound between J6 and J5 | Northbound | Congestion Location : The M5 northbound between junctions J6 and J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:00 and 03:15 on 7 May 2024. Cause : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic.Congestion, 2.15 miles of Worcester.

M62 Eastbound - M62 eastbound within J19 | Eastbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M62 eastbound at junction J19 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:15 and 05:30 on 7 May 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 7 May 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.55 miles of Rochdale.

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