Part of M6 closed ahead of rush hour due to overrunning roadworks

By Emma Walker Black CountryPublished: Mar 27, 2023Last Updated: Mar 27, 2023Comments

Part of the M6 is closed due to planned roadworks overrunning their pre-agreed end time.

The M6 southbound is closed between Junction 7 for Great Barr and Junction 6 for the A38 near Birmingham.

It is hoped the carriageway will be reopened by 7am with a diversion in place.

Elsewhere on the M6, congestion is building at Junction 8 for the M5.

A spokesman for National Highways said: "Our contractors are working hard to complete the works, and expect to have the road re-open by 7am.

"A signposted diversion route is in place.

"If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.

"Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional twitter feed.

Part of M6 closed ahead of rush hour due to overrunning roadworks

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