A5 and M54 hit by lengthy rush-hour delays eastbound

There are long delays on the A5 and M54 this morning.

There have been significant tailbacks on the eastbound carriageway, from Shrewsbury towards Telford.

The queues stretch back for around two miles from the hill as the road crosses the bridge over the old A5.

Police could be seen blocking off a vehicle on the nearside carriageway with cones in front of a vehicle, which appeared to be the cause of the tailbacks.

AA traffic said there was congestion on the route, adding: “Severe delays of 15 minutes and delays increasing on A5 Eastbound between A5 and M54 J7 (Wellington). Average speed ten mph.”