A multi-vehicle collision on the M6 northbound carriageway resulted in significant traffic disruption this morning, particularly between junctions 9 Wednesbury and Walsall. The incident led to the closure of two lanes, creating several miles of tailbacks during peak travel hours.
West Midlands Police responded promptly to the scene, blocking the affected lanes to facilitate the removal of the damaged vehicles. As a result, traffic was severely delayed, prompting concerns among commuters.
National Highways: West Midlands provided updates via social media, stating, “Lanes 2 and 3 (of 3) are closed on the #M6 northbound within J9 (#Wednesbury #Walsall) due to a multi-vehicle collision. Traffic Officers are on scene and recovery en route. There are approximately 2 miles of congestion in the area on approach, so please allow extra travel time.”
Following the recovery efforts, all lanes were reopened, although the flow remained sluggish due to onlookers. The agency later announced, “All lanes are now OPEN on the #M6 northbound within J9 (#Wednesbury #Walsall). Traffic was held briefly by police to assist with removing traffic management. Please allow extra journey time while traffic flow returns to normal, with congestion currently extending back to junction 1 of the M5.”
Traffic data monitor Inrix reported, “Long delays have cleared following the earlier accident on the M6 northbound between junctions 8 M5 and 9 A461 Wood Green Road (Wednesbury). Previous congestion extended to M6 junction 7 (Great Barr) and also back to M5 junction 1 (West Bromwich/Birmingham). All lanes have been reopened, though traffic remains slow southbound due to onlookers.”
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of managing traffic flow during high-traffic periods, particularly on major motorways. Commuters are advised to stay informed about road conditions and plan for potential delays in the future.
