M5 closed: Major motorway near Birmingham shut after crash - West Midlands police on the scene
6th Feb 2026, 10:58am
A major motorway in Worcestershire is closed due to a crash.
The M5 near Birmingham is closed and West Midlands police are at the scene. National Highways says: “The M5 is closed southbound between Junction 3 (Kidderminster) and Junction 4 (Bromsgrove) near Birmingham due to a collision.
“West Midlands Police are in attendance. Delays are likely on approach to the closure and diversion routes.
“If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”
Diversion Route
Road users are advised to follow the solid diamond diversion symbol on road signs
- Exit at J3 and take the 3rd exit off the roundabout onto the A456
- At the A491 junction take the 2nd exit onto the A491
- Re-join the M5 at J4