A major motorway in Staffordshire has been forced to close in both directions following a serious collision involving a motorcycle.
The incident on the M6 has impacted Junction 10A (M54) and Junction 11 (Shareshill, Cannock) which will remain closed for most of the day.
Due to the seriousness of the incident emergency services including an air ambulance were called to attend the scene.
Drivers have been warned to expect delays as the closure caused significant disruption to traffic flow in both directions, with drivers being advised to follow designated diversion routes.
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Drivers have been warned to expect delays until the late afternoon
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National Highways Traffic Officers are also in attendance to assist with traffic management operations.
Collision investigation work is currently ongoing at the scene, with authorities unable to give an exact reopening time.
Now drivers have been urged to plan ahead and consider alternative routes due to the extended closure period.
National Highways has also advised motorists to allow extra journey time if their planned route is affected by the closure.
The timing of the reopening will depend on the completion of the collision investigation and subsequent road clearance operations.
Motorists travelling northbound are being directed to follow a specific diversion route, marked with a hollow circle symbol on road signs.
The diversion takes drivers off the M6 at Junction 10A onto the M54 westbound, continuing to Junction 2.
From there, drivers should take the third exit onto the A449 northbound, continuing to the Gailey Roundabout.
At the roundabout, motorists should turn right onto the A5 eastbound.
The final leg of the diversion directs traffic along the A5 to M6 Junction 12, where drivers can rejoin the motorway northbound.
Southbound traffic is being diverted via an alternative route, marked with a solid diamond symbol on road signs.
Drivers heading south should then exit at Junction 11, taking the fourth exit onto the A460 westbound.
The diversion continues along the A460 westbound to M54 Junction 1, where motorists should take the first exit onto the M54 eastbound.
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The roads have been shut to allow emergency services to attend the scene
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Vehicles should then follow the M54 eastbound to Junction 10A. At Junction 10A, drivers can rejoin the M6 southbound to continue their journey.
Drivers seeking updates can visit the National Highways website at trafficengland.com or use their travel apps for real-time information.
Southbound traffic has opened to drivers.
