Motorists are facing rush-hour disruption as a section of a busy motorway is shut down following a serious crash involving a lorry. The incident occurred near junction two for Wolverhampton, West Midlands, causing the HGV to move from the eastbound to the westbound carriageway of the M54. The closure affects the westbound side from junction two to junction three for Albrighton, Shropshire, with one lane closed on the eastbound carriageway due to extensive barrier damage.
Traffic is being diverted off the westbound route at Wolverhampton and redirected through the A5, A41, and back onto the motorway, causing congestion in areas like Gailey, Staffordshire, and Weston-under-Lizard. The M54 serves as a vital route for commuters traveling to and from Wolverhampton, Birmingham, and North Wales.
National Highways reported that one lane has been reopened, but delays of up to 40 minutes are expected. The closure is necessary for emergency repairs and recovery efforts, with traffic management assistance provided by West Mercia Police and National Highways Traffic Officers.
Motorists are advised to plan ahead, consider alternative routes, and expect delays if traveling through the affected areas. Further updates can be found on the National Highways website or through their regional Twitter feed. Traffic officers are working diligently to clear the scene and restore traffic flow as quickly as possible.
The closure and diversions are causing traffic backlogs, affecting both westbound and eastbound lanes, with congestion reported up to junction four for Shifnal and Telford in Shropshire. Drivers are urged to follow diversion signs and exercise caution while navigating through the impacted areas.