IT’S FRIDAY! The Bank Holiday weekend that has been teasing us all week is finally here. And to help you get home as quickly as possible, why not check out our traffic and travel page.

We’re getting news of an accident in Hawne Lane in Halesowen. The road is blocked and causing traffic congestion near the Cherry Street junction. A diversion is in operation.

There is also congestion on Hagley Road in Hagley, near the Kinver Drive junction. Traffic is moving slowly there.

There are ongoing road works and the usual congestion hot spots to negotiate too.

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