The M5 in Worcestershire has been reopened southbound between J5 Droitwich and J6 Worcester following an earlier vehicle fire.
3 of (4) lanes remain closed for vehicle recovery and carriageway repair.
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service lead the response to a vehicle fire, a tanker carrying a load of asphalt
Highways England have resources in attendance assisting with traffic management.
The lane closures are expected to remain in place for some time with delays of 60 minutes on the approach at this time.
Sheds housing nearly 200,000 broiler chickens at a Herefordshire farm are to be demolished and rebuilt to a higher standard.