Drivers face 60-minute delays on M6 after overrunning roadworks

| Senior Live News reporter Published September 30, 2026 7:54am Updated September 30, 2026 8:05am Rush hour traffic is in gridlock on the M6 northbound near J11 (Picture: National Highways) Drivers have been caught up in traffic mayhem on the M6 due to overrunning roadworks. Motorists have been warned of up to 60-minute delays on the M6 as the rush hour gets into full swing. A stretch of the M6 remains closed northbound between J11 Shareshill and J12 Gailey, causing long tailbacks in the area. Slow traffic is snarling back towards Walsall as queues stretch for six miles, and nearby roads like the A460 through Shareshill and A5 are gridlocked. The road was unable to open after overnight works were not completed in time due to ‘issues with tarmac supply and broken down machinery,’ according to National Highways. National Highways said: ‘Road remains closed due to overrunning overnight roadworks. ‘Delays building, currently 60 mins and 6 miles of congestion on the approach. ‘Please plan ahead.’ One frustrated motorist said on social media: ‘Wow, these companies should be fined for the disruption they cause.’ Another one said they worried the closure could ‘drag on all morning and possibly into the afternoon.’ Diversions have been put in place for drivers heading north, and they should follow the hollow circle symbol at J11 to exit onto the A460 northbound. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow Metro.co.uk on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get Metro.co.uk articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. Arrow MORE: UK to Ireland ferry passengers asked to show passports for first time in 100 years Arrow MORE: All the London roads facing disruption after works begin on major flyover Arrow MORE: A ‘diabolical’ advert at a US airport is every anxious flyer’s worst nightmare News Updates Stay on top of the headlines with daily email updates.