Roadworks on the M6 northbound between junction 5 (Castle Bromwich) and junction 6 (Aston) are running behind schedule, extending the motorway closure and causing significant delays during the morning rush hour.
Originally planned to reopen by 6 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, the resurfacing works have not yet been completed. As a result, the M6 remains closed northbound, leading to traffic queues stretching up to three miles and delays exceeding 20 minutes.
National Highways has confirmed that the closure will remain in place until the resurfacing is fully finished. They are advising motorists to allow for extra travel time when navigating this stretch of the motorway.
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A National Highways spokesperson said: “The planned closure of the M6 northbound between junction 5 (Castle Bromwich) and junction 6 (A38M Aston) is likely to extend past the expected 6 a.m. reopening. We will remove the closure as soon as resurfacing is complete. Drivers should expect delays and plan accordingly.”
The road is now expected to reopen by approximately 6:30 a.m. once the works are finalized.