Roadworks on three Black Country routes cause congestion and delays for drivers
Motorists have been hit with delays after works started on three sets of roads across the Black Country.
An area around Walsall Road in Aldridge has been affected by gas works between Portland Road and Station Road.
Temporary traffic lights have been set up in both directions and congestion is expected on the approaches, with the works by Cadent Gas expected to last until Thursday, March 30.
A spokesman for West Midlands Roads said: "Cadent Gas Ltd roadworks are taking place on Walsall Road in Aldridge.
"Temporary signals are in place between Portland Road and Station Road and congestion is expected on the approaches.
"Please allow extra time to travel as works are scheduled until March 30."
In Wolverhampton, there has been a day of disruption on Penn Road at the junction of Goldthorn Hill as City Fibre roadworks have been taking place.
It has seen temporary signals in place on Goldthorn Hill and congestion both up the hill and across on Coalway Road, with the works expected to last until the end of the day.
A spokesman for West Midlands Roads said: "City Fibre roadworks have been taking place on Penn Road in Wolverhampton.
"Temporary signals are in place at the junction of Goldthorn Hill, with the works scheduled for today only.
"Congestion is expected on the approaches."
In Smethwick, Windmill Lane has been closed off until Monday for works by South Staffs Water.
It means that the road will be closed to access from Cape Hill and West Midlands Roads have warned of congestion on the High Street and Cape Hill due to lane restrictions.
A spokesman for West Midlands Roads said: "Windmill Lane Smethwick will be closed to access from Cape Hill for South Staffs Water works on this route.
"Congestion expected on High Street & Cape Hill due to lane restrictions in place approaching the closure and is scheduled until March 27."
