LIVELast updated 2nd July 2026

Stoke-on-Trent travel alerts as A50 'barely moving' and A500 queues growing

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Queues on the A50 by Meir Tunnel

Dave Knapper West Midlands Content Editor

Motorists are facing rush-hour queues on the A50 this morning as a lane remains shut off. A manhole reportedly collapsed between Meir and Meir Park earlier this week which has caused huge queues.

The Sentinel reported how police had been sent out to the eastbound stretch on Tuesday morning. Engineers were subsequently dispatched with the outside lane near to the BP garage shut off.

This morning (July 2) and traffic monitoring site Inrix is reporting a lane remains shut off. According to Google Map and traffic is barely moving on the eastbound stretch.

Elsewhere this morning and there are delays around Cellarhead lights where Leek Road - towards Wetley Rocks - remains shut due to ongoing works. The A500 is also busy between Audley and the M6.

We will bring you real-time updates from the road and rail network in our dedicated blog below.

New Updates

2nd Jul11:03 BST

A50 back to normal!

It looks like that lane has indeed been reopened as the A50 is back to green on Google Map!

Dave Knapper

2nd Jul09:54 BST

A50 lane expected to be reopened soon

It's believed the shut lane on the A50 should be getting back open before lunchtime.

Dave Knapper

2nd Jul08:36 BST

Crash in Cheadle

There's been a collision in Cheadle. It's left The Green 'partially blocked'.

Dave Knapper

2nd Jul08:30 BST

8.30am latest

Here are all the busy places:

A50 eastbound queue from Longton to Meir;
A53 towards Cobridge lights from Sneyd Green;
Biddulph Road, Chell;
Leek Road, Endon;
Weston Road in Meir and Weston Coyney;
A534 between Crewe Green and Wheelock.

Dave Knapper

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