AN accident has closed one lane of the M5 northbound at J3 (Halesowen) this morning.

Motorists can expect severe delays while recovery work takes place.

There is also heavy traffic on M6 southbound between J11(Cannock) and J9 (Wednesbury), because of an earlier broken down vehicle.

In Blackheath, temporary traffic lights on Halesowen Street are causing delays at the Cocksheds Lane junction.

Delays can also be expected on A451 Stourbridge Road in Kidderminster at the Hurcott Road junction, because of temporary traffic lights.

Slip roads are closed on A4189 Warwick Highway in Redditch at the Studley Road junction, because of roadworks. A diversion is in operation.

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