Solihull road closure live as drivers warned of 'major disruption'

Solihull Road Closure Causes Major Delays

Severe traffic disruption hit the Lode Lane and Station Road area in Solihull this evening after a rush-hour collision around 5 p.m. Authorities closed both roads, warning drivers about heavy delays and ongoing congestion.

Impact on Public Transport

The number 76 bus service suffered lengthy delays due to the incident. Passengers across the network experienced disrupted schedules and extended waiting times.

“My child waited an hour and a half for the 76 bus after school. Sorry for the delay isn’t good enough—I’ll be complaining to our local MP,” said a frustrated parent.

Company Response

National Express issued an apology for the widespread disruption affecting Solihull routes, including Lode Lane, Streetsbrook Road, and Warwick Road.

“We are experiencing congestion across the network, including an ongoing incident at Lode Lane Solihull between Streetsbrook Road and Warwick Road. We apologise for the inconvenience caused,” the company said in a service update.

Latest Update

As of 6:40 p.m., the road reopened one way only, allowing travel from Warwick Road towards Solihull Station. The opposite lane remains closed until further notice.

Advice for Drivers

Author’s summary: Evening traffic in Solihull faced severe delays after a rush-hour crash near Lode Lane and Station Road caused full and partial road closures affecting buses and local routes.

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