M54 in Shropshire reopens after flooding
The M54 was closed this afternoon after the carriageway became flooded.
Both carriageways, eastbound and westbound, between junctions six and seven were closed for a time due to the flooding. The Highways agency have confirmed that they have stopped the flooding, treated the road surface and re-opened the carriageway in both directions.
Drivers are being urged to take extra care due to surface spray.
The flooding of the motorway is believed to be linked to a water storage facility at an open cast mine site which failed, leading to flooding around Dawley Road in Lawley and Wellington.
Telford & Wrekin Council’s engineers are on site and working with the mine's owners to stop any further flooding.
Anyone whose property has been affected should contact 01952 384000.
Loads of standing water on the roads. Lots more rain to come. take care! This is M54 J6 #shropshire pic.twitter.com/4AMMrWEq94 https://twitter.com/DaveThroupEA/statuses/392280429870346240
