Travel disruption as Aston Expressway shut both ways

It's being reported there are problems with the overhead gantry

Author: Claire EmmsPublished 19th Jan 2026

The Aston Expressway - one of the main routes in and out of Birmingham is still closed this afternoon as we head into rushhour..

It's been shut in both directions since earlier today .. with reports of problems to the overhead gantry system.

All vehicles from Spaghetti Junction, Gravelly Hill or Dartmouth Circus are being asked to use a diverted route..

Drivers are being told to expect delays to their journeys

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