A41 Expressway in West Bromwich closed during police incident
Police closed a busy route in West Bromwich this afternoon as officers spoke with a man on a bridge.
Officers were called to the A41 The Expressway close to New Square shopping centre at around 4.15pm.
West Midlands Police said negotiators were called to speak with the man and the road was closed minutes later.
He agreed to leave with officers at 5.25pm and the road was re-opened soon afterwards.
Traffic was queuing back back over the island at West Bromwich Fire Station towards Carter's Green.
There were also tailbacks in the opposite direction towards the M5 at junction one.
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