A major traffic incident has brought the M6 to a standstill, with a serious collision causing a lengthy closure.
As of 7:27 am on Monday, January 26, 2026, a stretch of the M6 has been closed due to a crash. National Highways has described the collision as serious, and emergency services have been on the scene since the early hours.
The closure is between Junction 6 (Birmingham) and Junction 7 (Great Barr), and while the carriageway has reopened, the M6 northbound exit slip at Junction J7 remains closed.
Here's where it gets controversial... Despite the reopening, the exact time for the full clearance of the incident is unknown. National Highways estimates the scene will be cleared between 10:15 am and 10:30 am, but this is just an estimate.
Lauran O'Toole, taking over the live blog, provides an update on the location of the crash, marked by slow-moving traffic. The incident is expected to cause delays as the morning rush hour progresses.
And this is the part most people miss... While the M6 has reopened, the slip road at Junction J7 remains closed for emergency repairs. National Highways reports no significant delays approaching the area, but with the road closed for over four hours, the impact on traffic flow is significant.
The nature of the collision and any resulting injuries is still unknown, with West Midlands Police leading the investigation. National Highways traffic officers are on the scene, assisting with traffic management.
A word of caution: With the motorway expected to remain closed until at least 6:30 am, Monday morning commuters are urged to avoid the M6 between the two junctions if possible.
Stay tuned for further updates as we navigate this traffic nightmare together.
What are your thoughts on the impact of such incidents on our daily commutes? Do you think better traffic management strategies could help mitigate these disruptions? We'd love to hear your opinions in the comments below!
