Transport Network News UK

Published: 24 August 2023
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M50 Westbound - M50 westbound between J1 and J2 | Westbound | Accident Location : The M50 westbound between junctions J1 and J2 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:15 and 10:30 on 24 August 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 24 August 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.5 miles of Tewkesbury.

M50 Westbound - M50 J1 westbound access | Westbound | Accident Location : The M50 westbound entry slip at junction J1 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:15 and 10:30 on 24 August 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 24 August 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.5 miles of Tewkesbury.

A38 Southbound - A38 southbound between A5121 near Burton upon Trent (north) and A5121 near Burton upon Trent (south) | Southbound | Accident Location : The A38 southbound between the junctions with the A5121 Burton upon Trent North and the A5121 Burton upon Trent South. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 24 August 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 24 August 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.45 miles of Burton Upon Trent.

A38 Northbound - A38 northbound between A5121 near Burton upon Trent (south) and A5121 near Burton upon Trent (north) | Northbound | Accident Location : The A38 northbound between the junctions with the A5121 Burton Upon Trent South and the A5121 Burton Upon Trent North. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 24 August 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 24 August 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.44 miles of Burton Upon Trent.

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