Motorists left facing delays on M6 after lanes closed due to breakdown in Sandwell
Motorists were warned to expect delays after all but one lane were closed due to a broken down lorry.
Motorists were advised of delays on the M6 in the region after a lorry breakdown left several lanes closed.
National Highways West Midlands said at around 10am that three lanes had been closed due to the breakdown on the northbound carriageway within Junction 7 for Great Barr.
It said one lane remained open, with delays of up to 55 minutes and six miles of congestion.
A spokesman for National Highways West Midlands said: “On the M6 northbound in the West Midlands within Junction 7 for Great Barr, Lanes two, three and four are closed due to a broken down lorry.
“Lane one remains open for traffic to pass through.
“Current delays of 55 minutes on the approach, with six miles of congestion.”
A later update at 10.09am said the issue had been resolved and all lanes were back open.
A spokesman for National Highways West Midlands said: “On the M6 northbound in the West Midlands within Junction 7 for Great Barr, all lanes are now open.
“Current delays of 55 minutes on the approach, with six miles of congestion.”
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