M6 lorry fire causes gridlock near Birmingham
A lorry fire on the M6 northbound near Spaghetti Junction closed two lanes, causing long delays from J5 Castle Bromwich after road surface damage.
Category : Traffic Updates
Pothole repairs cost West Midlands £20m in three years
West Midlands councils spent over £20m fixing 97,000 potholes in three years, paying £555,343 in compensation to drivers for vehicle damage and injuries.
Huge Wolverhampton fire at old college campus sends smoke for miles
Dozens of firefighters tackle a major blaze at the vacant City of Wolverhampton College campus on Paget Road, with smoke visible for miles. Six crews are at the scene and the public is urged to avoid the area.
Hatfield Road Oldswinford closure for gas mains works
Hatfield Road in Oldswinford will close to all traffic from October 12 to November 2 for gas mains replacement, with pedestrian diversions in place.
16 £100 fines in Stourbridge driving crackdown
Sixteen £100 fines issued and cars seized in Stourbridge Ring Road crackdown on anti-social driving, following MP Cat Eccles' public meeting.
Kings Heath fire: 10 crews at blaze as Gloucestershire hit by major incident
Firefighters remain at Kings Heath blaze on Drayton Road after 10 crews were sent Saturday night. Meanwhile, a major incident in Gloucestershire sparks evacuations near RAF Fairford.
Wolverhampton ring road worst outside London for delays
Wolverhampton's A4150 ring road is the most delayed high-traffic A-road outside London, adding 2 minutes 12 seconds per mile, DfT data shows.
Racecourse Lane reopens after six-week fire closure
Racecourse Lane in Stourbridge has reopened to through traffic after being closed for six weeks following tragic fires, with MP Cat Eccles urging drivers to respect residents.
Dudley weekend weather: fog, sun and rain forecast
The Met Office forecasts fog, sunny intervals and rain for Dudley this weekend, with temperatures peaking at 19C on Sunday.
FCA statement on bank closures and cash access update
The FCA has responded to MPs' concerns over bank branch closures, noting it can only protect cash access, not wider banking services, as a review reports in October 2026.
Drummond Road repairs slammed as 'cowboy job' by councillor
Liberal Democrat councillor Kash Khan condemns pothole repairs on Drummond Road as 'shocking' and 'cowboy job,' urging Dudley Council to carry out full resurfacing this autumn.
Woodsetton parking disruption for 5 days amid roadworks
Residents of Littleworth Avenue in Woodsetton must find alternative parking from September 21-25 due to National Grid electricity works, causing concern for elderly and electric vehicle owners.
A38 tunnel closures: Full list of dates from September 20
The A38 Queensway and St Chad's tunnels in Birmingham close overnight for five nights from September 20, with more closures in November and December.
Birmingham high street blocked after accident, buses diverted
Kings Heath High Street is blocked in both directions after an evening accident. Buses 35 and 39 are diverted, with queuing traffic from Findlay Road to Station Road.
Dudley launches new pothole reporting system
Dudley Council has launched MyStreet.Dudley, a new pothole reporting service with live tracking, email updates, and an interactive map, starting today, September 15.
Dudley Road Brierley Hill closed after two-car crash
Dudley Road in Brierley Hill was closed in both directions on 14 September after a car rear-ended another. Police confirmed no injuries, while NX buses diverted routes 6 and X10 via Level Street and Waterfront Way.
M42 southbound closed after overnight police incident
The M42 southbound in Worcestershire remained closed this morning after a police incident shut the motorway for over eight hours, with queues of half-an-hour building before rush hour.
Dudley Weekend Weather: Sun and Rain Mix Forecast
Met Office forecasts mixed sunshine and cloud for Dudley this weekend, with highs of 20C and rain chances varying from 5% to 50%.
Stourbridge Weekend Weather: 22C and Sunshine Expected
Met Office forecasts sunny spells and 22C highs for Stourbridge this weekend, with a mix of cloud and a 50% rain chance Saturday evening.
M42 closed both ways after police incident near Redditch
The M42 is closed in both directions between J3 and J2 in Warwickshire after a police incident at 10.18pm. The closure is expected to remain in place for several hours, with police and National Highways officers at the scene.
Dudley roads to close overnight for resurfacing works
Queens Cross and High Street in Dudley will close overnight from September 21 to October 2 for carriageway resurfacing, with diversions via Wellington Road and Stafford Street.
HMRC Confirms 22p Diesel Fuel Rate for Some Drivers
HMRC has confirmed a new 22p advisory fuel rate for diesel cars over 2000cc, effective from September 1, down 1p from the previous 23p rate.
HMRC confirms new 14p fuel rate for petrol drivers
HMRC has confirmed new advisory fuel rates, with petrol drivers in small cars now paying 14p per mile. Rates vary by engine size and took effect from September 1.
Drivers face £300 fine for overloading car on weekend trips
Motorists risk a £300 fine for overloading their car on weekend trips. Highway Code Rule 98 warns against exceeding weight limits and securing loads properly.
Birmingham cameras: 453 fined £70 for banned turns
New Birmingham city centre cameras have issued 453 fines for banned turns at Newhall Street and Great Charles Queensway since June. Drivers face £70 penalties.
Drivers unaware of off-peak bus lane rules in West Midlands
Many West Midlands drivers avoid bus lanes even when legally allowed, such as after 7pm or Sundays, due to unclear signage and fear of fines, causing congestion.
Stratford Road crash: Police close Hall Green road after incident
Police closed Stratford Road in Hall Green after a serious crash near Aldi at 8.45pm on Thursday, September 3. The road remains shut from Fox Hollies Road to Robin Hood Island for several hours.
Birmingham A38 'noisy barrier' as council plans major changes
Birmingham City Council's draft Local Plan brands the A38 a 'significant barrier' and proposes downgrading it, limiting car access, and creating pedestrian streets and greenways.
M6 Birmingham crash: Traffic at standstill, 30-min delays
A crash on the M6 northbound near Birmingham has closed the motorway between J5 and J6, causing over 30 minutes of delays and two miles of congestion, National Highways reports.
M42 drivers warned: 51mph could trigger fines and points
Midlands motorists face penalty points for exceeding temporary 50mph limits on the M42 at Water Orton, where HS2 viaduct works are ongoing. Police confirm enforcement.
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