A major road is blocked during rush-hour this morning following an incident outside The Hawthorns in West Bromwich. The A41 Birmingham Road, near the junction of Park Lane and adjacent to the stadium, is currently closed, causing significant delays for drivers.
Traffic Chaos Near M5
Traffic is backing up across the Junction 1 roundabout of the M5, with motorists facing long queues. A spokesperson for West Midlands Roads said: 'A41 Birmingham Road, near junction of Park Lane, and adjacent to The Hawthorns in West Bromwich. Road blocked due to an incident, with delays heading back across M5 Junction 1 roundabout and approaches. Expect delays to your journey, plan ahead.'
Advice for Drivers
Motorists have been warned to expect delays and should plan their journeys ahead of time. Alternative routes are recommended to avoid the congestion. BirminghamLive has contacted West Midlands Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service for comment on the incident.
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