— National Highways: West Midlands (@HighwaysWMIDS) August 7, 2026
Birmingham Airport warned passengers of the travel disruption earlier, and advised people to allow extra time if heading to and from the airport.
Elsewhere, a serious crash has closed the M40 northbound in Oxfordshire, causing over two-hour delays at its height.
National Highways said: ‘The M40 in Oxfordshire is closed northbound between J10 near Ardley and J11 near Banbury due to a serious collision which occurred shortly after 11:30 this morning.
‘Thames Valley emergency services attended the scene and Thames Valley Police remain in attendance.
‘All traffic caught within the closure has been released.’
The road has since reopened, but some residual delays remain.
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