Overview
- Flooding has closed lanes 1 and 2 in both directions on the M5 between J3 (Halesowen) and J2 (Oldbury), with delays of about 30 minutes reported early this morning.
- Contractor teams are working to clear drainage on the M5, and the J3 northbound entry slip was also reported closed as traffic built through the rush hour.
- A collision on the M1 southbound between J37 (Barnsley/Dodworth) and J36 (Barnsley South/Hoyland) led to long queues with two lanes closed at times.
- National Highways estimated the M1 incident would clear between 09:45 and 10:00, with normal traffic conditions expected between 10:45 and 11:00.
- Traffic data from INRIX and live updates showed queueing on the hard shoulder and delays up to an hour, and local drivers posted warnings to avoid the area.