Midlands motorway closed for several hours due to police incident

The M42 in Worcestershire is closed southbound between J3 and J2 due to a police led incident which occurred shortly before 10:20pm on Thursday.

Police investigations have been ongoing throughout the night and will continue into this morning.

Due to the nature of the incident the closure is expected to remain in place for several hours.

The Westbound carriageway M42 remains closed in both directions between junctions three (Portway/Redditch) and two (Alvechurch/Hopwood) due to a serious collision.

The eastbound carriageway has now reopened.

Diversion route

• Exit M42, southbound, at J3 - take 1st exit onto A435, southbound.
• Continue on A435, southbound, to A435/A4023 interchange.
• At A435/A4023 interchange, bear left onto link road, onto A4023, westbound.
• Continue on A4023, westbound, to A4023/A441 grade- separated junction.
• Exit A4023, westbound, at A4023/A441 grade - separated junction - turn right (3rd exit), onto A441, northbound.
• Continue on A441, northbound, to A441/M42 J2.
• At A441/M42 J2, turn left (1st exit), onto M42, southbound.

Road users are advised to follow the Hollow Square diversion symbol on road signs.

A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: “Motorists are advised the Westbound Carriageway M42 remains closed in both directions between junctions three (Portway/Redditch) and two (Alvechurch/Hopwood) due to a serious collision.

“The carriageway is expected to be closed for several hours and drivers are advised to seek alternative routes. Diversions are in place. The eastbound carriageway has now reopened.”