M54 traffic: Motorway closed by police in Shropshire

A motorway has been closed by police.

The M54 in Shropshire is shut westbound between Junction 2 for Wolverhampton and Junction 3 for Albrighton, due to a police-led incident.

The eastbound side is also blocked between Junction 3 and Junction 2.

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National Highways says that their officers and West Midlands Police are on the scene.

A diversion has been set up for westbound traffic, with drivers asked to follow the hollow diamond symbol:

  • Exit M54 at Junction 2 Westbound take 3rd exit onto A449 Northbound.
  • Continue on A449 Northbound until Gailey roundabout with A5, take 1st exit onto A5 Westbound
  • Continue on A5 Westbound until roundabout with A41, take 1st exit onto A41 Southbound
  • Continue on the A41 Southbound to M54 Junction 3.
  • At M54 Junction 3 take 3rd exit onto M54 Westbound.

Further information is available from National Highways by visiting www.trafficengland.com or by calling 0300 123 5000.

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