Traffic News Daily

Published: 01 May 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M6 Southbound - M6 J6 southbound access | Southbound | RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagement Location : The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J6 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:30 and 02:45 on 1 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:15 and 02:30 on 1 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.5 miles of Castle Bromwich.

M6 Southbound - link road from A38(M) to M6 J6 southbound | Southbound | RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagement Location : The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J6 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:15 and 02:30 on 1 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:15 and 02:30 on 1 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.64 miles of Castle Bromwich.

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