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Published: 07 July 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M5 Southbound - M5 southbound between J2 and J3 | Southbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M5 southbound between junctions J2 and J3 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:15 and 06:30 on 7 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:15 and 06:30 on 7 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.84 miles of Smethwick.

M5 Northbound - M5 northbound between J3 and J2 | Northbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M5 northbound between junctions J3 and J2 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 7 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 7 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.07 miles of Halesowen.

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