HERE is this evening's traffic and travel news for our area, North Worcestershire and the Black Country.

We're here to help you avoid rush hour hot spots, and get you to your destination as quickly as possible this Friday evening.

There are a few incidents to look out for:

Motorists should expect queuing traffic on the M5 southbound between J4a of the M42 and J5, A38 in Droitwich.

There is queuing traffic on the A449 Chester Road North southbound in Kidderminster at the Rose Theatre mini roundabout. In the roadworks area.

Traffic is heavier than usual on the A442 Bridgnorth Road southbound in Kidderminster between the B4189 junction and Three crowns roundabout.

Motorists will see heavy traffic on the A461 Dudley Port in Dudley Port at the A457 Sedgley Road East traffic lights junction.

There are delays on the A448 The Slough in Crabbs Cross, at the A441 Evesham Road junction.

There is resurfacing work and a convoy system in place.

There is gas main work and temporary traffic lights on the A449 Chester Road North in Kidderminster between the A451 Stourbridge Road junction and the Hurcott Road traffic lights junction. Expect delays.

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