Part of M6 northbound completely closed after serious collision

Wednesday, 21 July 2021 at 17:59

Traffic is slowly being released between junction 3 and 3a.

18:55

Update - We are now releasing traffic within the closure in lanes 1 and 2 (of 4) please take care on approach, thank you. We hope you are moving soon.
The road remains closed northbound J3 - J3A. Thank you@bhx_official
— National Highways: West Midlands (@HighwaysWMIDS) July 21, 2021

18:35

Update - We are releasing traffic within the closure in lane 1 past the scene. Please take care on approach, we will have you all moving as soon as we can.
The road remains closed northbound between J3 - J3A at this time. Thank you @bhx_official pic.twitter.com/ZI4UsR6DRZ
— National Highways: West Midlands (@HighwaysWMIDS) July 21, 2021

18:25

The #M6 northbound #J3 #Nuneaton #Coventry to #J3A #M6Toll @bhx_official is now closed due to an ongoing serious collision. Traffic within the closure are advised to await instruction from police or traffic officers. More info to follow. pic.twitter.com/LIk6KXxdLZ
— National Highways: West Midlands (@HighwaysWMIDS) July 21, 2021

17:55

Highways England are closing the road.

Traffic has been stopped for over 60 minutes due to this serious collision. Congestion spans over 5 miles back to J2 #M69. Please plan ahead and re-route or delay journeys. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/oRADClOg7y
— Highways England (@HighwaysWMIDS) July 21, 2021

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