M54 closed due to police incident
It comes following a collision in the early hours
The eastbound carriageway of the M54 remains closed between Junction 3 and Junction 2 following a police-led incident in the early hours of Friday morning.
National Highways confirmed the closure at around 4.30am, with emergency services and officers from West Mercia Police attending the scene.
As of 8am, the eastbound carriageway remains closed. Police confirmed it was due to a collision in the early hours.
There are 30 min delays and two miles of congestion on the approach.
In a post on social media, National Highways West Midlands said: “The M54 in Shropshire is closed eastbound between J3 for Albrighton-J2 for Wolverhampton due to a police led incident. Emergency services are on scene.”
Drivers travelling through the area are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys and seek alternative routes while the incident is dealt with.
Motorists are urged to follow diversion signs and monitor traffic updates throughout the morning.
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