Temporary traffic lights stuck on red near busy Smethwick junction

Some delays as temporary traffic lights stuck on red.

Motorists are experiencing minor delays after temporary traffic lights are stuck on red.

This issue is affecting Mallin Street near the junction with Highbury Road in Smethwick.

In a social media post, West Midlands Road said that temporary traffic signals were stuck on red.

After being escalated, the problem is thought to be getting sorted.

In the meantime, motorists have been told to “expect some delays” in the area.

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