Three lanes have been closed on the M42 northbound near Solihull after a tree fell onto the carriageway.

Lanes one, two and three of the four-lane carriageway are closed between junctions four and five.

Service providers are on their way to remove the fallen tree.

Drivers are currently facing delays of around 30 minutes on the approach.

UPDATE: Two lanes remain closed on the M42 northbound between junctions four and five near Solihull following a fallen tree on the carriageway.

Lane three has now reopened, but drivers are still facing delays of around 35 minutes, with four miles of congestion on the approach.

UPDATE: Lane two has reopened on the M42 northbound between junctions four and five near Solihull following a fallen tree on the carriageway.

Lane one remains closed, with drivers currently facing delays of around 20 minutes on the approach.

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UPDATE: All lanes have reopened on the M42 northbound between junctions four and five near Solihull following an earlier fallen tree.

Despite the reopening, drivers are still facing delays of more than 30 minutes on the approach.