Walsall road near M6 closed for 'couple of days' after gas main bursts

By Thomas ParkesWalsallPublished: Jun 29, 2022

A major road off the M6 junction in Walsall has been closed after a gas main burst in the carriageway and will remain shut for a "couple of days".

The gas main burst on the B4464 Wolverhampton Road West. Photo: Google

Walsall Council said the B4464 Wolverhampton Road West was closed to all traffic between the M6 Junction 10 junction and Bentley Mill Way.

A spokesman said: "Please be advised that with immediate effect, B4464 Wolverhampton Road West, Walsall is closed to ALL traffic between the M6 J10 junction and Bentley Mill Way following a burst Gas main in the carriageway.

Walsall road near M6 closed for 'couple of days' after gas main bursts

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