Kingman Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) Just been stuck on the M6 for an hour or so. Overhead gantry signs displaying M6 CLOSED Between J6 & J7 North & South Bound so think its a bad one. Not sure whats happened or how long its in place. Might be good to post any live updates if peeps have any up to speed info. Edited August 14, 2015 by Kingman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted August 14, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted August 14, 2015 http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/m6-birmingham-spaghetti-junction-closed-9856506 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) Northbound M6 stretch closed until 10pm West Midlands Traffic news have reported that the M6 Northbound road between junction 6 and 7 will remain closed until 10pm. We will look into this and get back to you. Heard there was also trouble at the Dartford Crossing earlier, Not a good start to the day for Utd fans! Edited August 14, 2015 by Kingman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 14, 2015 Moderator Share Posted August 14, 2015 Closed 'til 10pm? Oof, that doesn't sound good for anyone directly involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Lorry went through the central reservation apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YGabbana Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Aston area is gridlocked already apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotcomsimon Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Took daughter to work at the fort earlier (12:15) traffic was coming off near the collector road ( junction 4a/5?) and working its way past the fort/jag and was really heavy/slow Not sure if it will be clear later but anyone going this way to VP tonight might want to leave a bit earlier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I was stationary for over an hour on the M42 earlier...absolute nightmare for those driving tonight, luckily I'm on the train! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midian Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I started from Stoke got to Jct13 and traffic was dreadful so turned round and got train down,anybody leaving now from the north and using the M6 prob wont make the games especially going past Hilton services etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I'm coming from the south on the m6, will I be fine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midian Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I'm coming from the south on the m6, will I be fine? All I know is both sides are closed so I expect it will be very very slow just keep checking I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted August 14, 2015 Administrator Share Posted August 14, 2015 SMS from AVFC You may be aware that the M6 motorway is closed in both directions due to an accident. Please allow extra time for your journey to Villa Park this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismail-villa Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Lot of traffic on Trinity Road too, so it's best to park further away and walk to VP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) I'm coming from the south on the m6, will I be fine? M6 North, i would get off at J1 and get the train from Rugby or J3/Nuneaton. M6 South J14 Stafford... M5 North, I would get off at J5 and get the train from Bromsgrove. Edited August 14, 2015 by Kingman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midian Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 M6 North open in next 15mins M6 South open in a hour but both ways very heavy traffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 M6 northbound to reopen This just in... A Highways England spokeswoman has confirmed the northbound carriageway should be re-opening in the next few moments (around 5pm) Recap: Aston Villa V Man Utd kick off No decision has been taken to delay this evenings top-flight clash at Villa Park. Earlier a Premier League spokesman acknowledged the delays to fans travelling on the M6 following this morning's M6 pile-up. Both clubs, West Midlands Police and the Highways Agency have urged fans of both sides to leave plenty of time before setting off to the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 All lanes open on M6 northbound All lanes have now been re-opened on the M6 northbound carriageway while the southbound remains closed between junction 7 and 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted August 14, 2015 Administrator Share Posted August 14, 2015 The traffic was terrible. The trains were terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted August 15, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted August 15, 2015 I travelled from Kidderminster by car and took 2 hours! Got off the M5 at West Brom and everybody had the same idea. That island and the road into Villa was gridlocked. Missed first 15 minutes and was royally pissed off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Was surprised they never delayed the Kick off. Lots of areas with noticeable empty seats for a sell out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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