Rush hour commuters hit by 'severe delays' on A5 heading towards Shrewsbury

Motorists have been facing delays of up to 17 minutes on the busy carriageway

There have been “severe delays” on the A5 heading into Shrewsbury from Telford this morning.

Rush hour commuters have been facing delays of 17 minutes on the way towards Preston island westbound towards the county town.

The AA’s traffic planner website says: “Severe delays of 17 minutes and delays increasing on A5 westbound in Shropshire. Average speed ten mph.”

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