Watch: Overturned lorry on busy Black Country Route blocks three lanes and causes major congestion
West Midlands Roads said the A454 Wolverhampton Road from Walsall[1] approaching the M6 at Junction 10 was partially blocked, with severe congestion as a result. Express & Star photos show a lorry transporting a shipping container had overturned and come to rest on its left side.
The overturned lorry on the Black Country Route.
Photo: Tim Thursfield
The overturned lorry on the Black Country Route. Photo: Tim Thursfield
The AA.com[2] posted: "Slow traffic and three lanes closed due to crash, overturned vehicle involved on A454 Black Country Route westbound from Primley Avenue to M6 J10 (Wolverhampton/Walsall).
On the roundabout."
The overturned lorry on the Black Country Route. Photo: Tim Thursfield
West Midlands Roads later said that the recovery of the overturned vehicle was "progressing" and that the westbound A454 Wolverhampton Road had been shut just after Bloxwich Lane.
Only one lane remained passable on the island. West Midlands Roads said on X: "As the recovery of the lorry progresses, it has been necessary to close A454 Wolverhampton Road westbound after Bloxwich Lane. "Only one lane is passable on the island.
Avoid the area."
The overturned lorry on the Black Country Route. Photo: Tim Thursfield
A National Express West Midlands spokesperson added: "A lorry has overturned on the M6 Junction 10 (Wolverhampton/Walsall) roundabout resulting in the closure of the Junction 10 southbound exit.
"Long delays on the M6 southbound on approach to Junction 10.
Work to right and recover the lorry is underway."
Heavy congestion still remains in the area.