A serious two-vehicle crash has shut the M6 northbound between junctions J2 and J3 near Coventry, bringing standstill traffic and major delays to one of Britain's busiest motorways. Emergency services and Warwickshire Police remain at the scene conducting collision investigations on Monday morning.
The motorway is expected to remain closed for several hours as police complete their work. The link road from the M69 southbound to M6 J2 northbound is also shut. National Highways reports huge queues building as traffic grinds to a halt.
Vehicles trapped within the closure are being turned around and released through the rear of the queue. A National Highways spokesperson said: «Emergency services are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management. Collision investigation is being carried out by Warwickshire Police so the road is expected to remain closed for several hours. Vehicles caught within the closure will be turned around and released via the rear of the queue. Please remain in your vehicle and await instructions from traffic officers or police.»
Drivers heading northbound are advised to exit at M6 J2 onto the A46 southbound, continue to the A45 westbound at Tollbar End roundabout, then take the A452 northbound to rejoin the M6 at J4. National Highways later confirmed the collision investigation is in its final stages.
A1(M) repairs add to Monday morning disruption
Separate traffic problems have hit the A1(M) near Darlington, where emergency barrier repairs are causing delays of up to 20 minutes. One lane remains closed southbound between junctions 57 and 58 following an overnight crash that damaged roadside barriers.
AA Traffic reported: «One lane closed and queueing traffic due to emergency repairs on A1(M) Southbound from J58 A68 (Burtree) to J57 A66(M) (Darlington).» Traffic is building back to Burtree Gate as National Highways works to complete the repairs during Monday's rush hour.
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