Commuters and travellers in the West Midlands are facing significant disruption this morning as a planned closure on the M6 motorway in Birmingham has been extended due to overrunning roadworks. The vital transport artery remains shut northbound, causing substantial delays during the crucial rush hour period.
Extended Closure Causes Major Disruption
The M6 northbound between junction five at Castle Bromwich and junction six at Aston was scheduled to be closed overnight for essential resurfacing works. However, these planned maintenance operations have not been completed within the anticipated timeframe, forcing National Highways to extend the closure beyond the original 6am deadline on Tuesday, February 10th.
Specifics of the Ongoing Closure
The closure affects one of Birmingham's busiest motorway sections, with traffic being diverted away from the affected stretch. National Highways has confirmed that the road will only reopen once the resurfacing works have been fully completed, though no revised completion time has been provided at this stage.
A spokesperson for National Highways stated: "The planned roadworks closure of the M6 northbound between J5 (Castle Bromwich) and J6 (A38M Aston) is likely to overrun its end time of 6am. The closure will be removed as soon as the resurfacing works are completed."
Travel Advice for Motorists
With the extended closure causing considerable congestion on alternative routes, National Highways is strongly advising drivers to:
- Allow substantial extra time for any journeys in the Birmingham area this morning
- Consider alternative travel arrangements where possible
- Check live traffic updates before setting out on their journeys
- Exercise patience and caution when navigating diverted routes
The transport authority emphasised that the resurfacing works are essential maintenance that will ultimately improve road safety and driving conditions on this heavily used section of motorway. However, the overrun has created unexpected challenges for Tuesday morning commuters who rely on this crucial transport link.
Motorists are being reminded that such planned works are sometimes subject to unforeseen delays, though the extended closure during peak travel times is causing particular frustration for those attempting to navigate the Birmingham road network this morning.
