Drivers on the M42 are experiencing significant disruptions during the morning rush hour due to a major collision causing a five-mile traffic backlog. The National Highways: West Midlands reported the closure of one lane on the busy southbound stretch between junction 11 and junction 10, leading to an additional hour of travel time for commuters.
A massive crash on the M42 has resulted in extensive traffic queues during the morning rush hour, causing chaos for drivers on the major UK motorway. National Highways: West Midlands indicated that a lane closure between junction 11 and junction 10 is responsible for the delays, with motorists facing up to an hour of extra travel time.
Traffic congestion is visibly increasing on the affected segment of the M42, as traffic cameras capture the lengthening queues. National Highways: West Midlands tweeted about the lane closure on the #M42 southbound between J11 #Appleby and J10 #Hockley due to the collision, with approximately 5 miles of congestion leading to an hour-long delay.
All lanes on the M42 southbound between J11 Appleby and J10 Hockley have now reopened, according to National Highways. The lane closure encompasses a section of the southbound carriageway between junctions 10 and 11, with Junction 10, known as the Tamworth Interchange, connecting the M42 to the busy A5.
Further up the M42, Junction 11, the Appleby Magna Interchange, links drivers to the A444 heading towards Coventry in the south and Burton-upon-Trent in the north. Motorists are advised to consider delaying their journeys or seeking alternative routes to avoid the extensive queues caused by the crash.
National Highways advised drivers to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys if impacted by the closure. They recommended considering rerouting or postponing trips to minimize disruptions. For those traveling northbound on the M42, a solid square diversion symbol route has been suggested, involving exits and junctions for a smoother journey.