M42 - Road traffic collision
The M42 in the West Midlands is closed northbound between J5A (Birmingham Airport, NEC, A4545 ) and J6 (Bickenhill Interchange) due to a collision.
The M42 in the West Midlands is closed northbound between J5A (Birmingham Airport, NEC, A4545 ) and J6 (Bickenhill Interchange) due to a collision.
West Midlands Police, Fire service and Ambulance Service were in attendance.
West Midlands Police remain on scene to carry out a Police Collision investigation which is expected to take several further hours.
Once this has been completed vehicle recovery and debris clearance will need to be undertaken.
National Highways Traffic Officers are on scene assisting with traffic management. All traffic caught up within the closure has been released via the rear of the queue.
Delays are likely on approach to the closure and diversion routes.
Diversion Route
Road users are advised to follow the hollow circle symbol
- Exit the M42 northbound at Junction 5 and take the first exit onto the A41 northbound.
- Continue northbound on the A41 until you reach the second set of traffic lights, at the A41/B4102 signalised junction. Turn right onto Yew Tree Lane and continue northbound.
- Continue along Yew Tree Lane until you reach the Yew Tree Lane/Damson Parkway roundabout. Take the third exit onto Damson Parkway.
- Continue along Damson Parkway and, at the next roundabout, take the first exit towards the Damson Parkway/A45 signalised junction.
- At the traffic lights, turn right onto Damson Parkway. At the next signalised junction, turn right onto the A45 Coventry Road eastbound.
- Continue eastbound along the A45 Coventry Road until you reach the M42 Junction 6 roundabout.
- At the M42 J6 roundabout, take the second exit to rejoin the M42 northbound
Please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.
Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our travel apps, or via our regional X feed.
Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.
