National Highways said all lanes were now open on the M6 northbound between J8 (M5) and J9. However motorists were told to expect "delays in excess of 30 minutes and congestion of around two miles".
National Highways posted on X, formerly Twitter: “Lane 1 (of 4) is closed on the #M6 northbound between J8 (#M5) and J9 (#Wednesbury) due to a broken down car. “Recovery is en route.