US EditionMotorway Closed Due to Police Incident: Live Updates
WEST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 10 – A police-led incident caused over three miles of congestion and delays exceeding one hour on the M42, affecting traffic near Birmingham Airport, officials said.
- West Midlands Police closed the M42 between Junction 4 and Junction 5 around 6:37 am, causing traffic standstill and hour-long delays.
- West Midlands Police closed the M42 between junctions 4 and 5 after concerns for a man's welfare prompted officers to attend and resolve the situation.
- Inrix reported over one hour of delays and three miles of congestion extending to M40, A45, and past Birmingham Airport to the M6.
- Diversions are in place, with normal traffic expected by 9:15–9:30 am as National Highways issues reroutes and Birmingham Airport urges extra journey time.
- Following the arrest of a 52-year-old man, the M42 reopened after six hours, highlighting the significant travel disruption caused by police-led incidents.
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As it happened: Closed M42 causes major disruption
The M42 between J4 Shirley and J5 Solihull is closed in both directions due to an ongoing police incident.
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