Eid event in West Park sparks congestion warning
Motorists in Wolverhampton have been warned about congestion on the roads this morning due to a large event at West Park.
There is also extra strain on local roads this morning after a crash and subsequent delays on the M6 between Wolverhampton and Walsall.
Thousands of Muslims are descending on the park to mark Eid, there is a similar events at West Smethwick Park and in Small Heath Park, Birmingham.
West Midlands Roads tweeted: "Eid Al Adha takes place today with various events and activities in the region
"Eid in the Park, Small Heath Park, Birmingham and Eid Prayers in West Park, Wolverhampton.
"Congestion and delays are expected - allow extra time to travel."
At 11am National Highways warned motorway users about disruption.
They tweeted: "M6 northbound between J10 #Walsall and J10a #M54 #Wolverhampton #Telford #WestMidlands
"LANES CLOSED. Hard shoulder and lane 1 (of 3) closed due to a collision."
Traffic lights which were broken on Bilston Street island which caused tailbacks before 8am have now been fixed.
However, a broken down lorry on the M6 near Cannock is also causing delays.
