Delays on M6 near Birmingham after lorry sheds its load
Three lanes have been closed as the clean up operation continues.
Motorists heading down the M6 have been warned to expect delays after three lanes were closed due to a continued clean up of an earlier shed load.
National Highways West Midlands put out a message on social media to warn of the lane closures between Junctions 6 and 5 on the southbound carriageway, saying that crews were working to remove the load of metal frames which had fallen on the carriageway.
A spokesman for National Highways West Midlands said: “There are delays of 60 minutes on the #M6 south between J6 #Birmingham & J5 #SuttonColdfield following an earlier incident where a HGV shed its load.
“2 (of 3) lanes remain closed while crews are working to remove debris. Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey.”
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