IT’S that time of the day when our minds start wandering and we think about dodging traffic jams and getting home as soon as possible.

One incident of note is an accident on Hoobrook Island by The Viaduct in Kidderminster. It has partially blocked the A449 Chester Road South and the A442 Worcester Road.

A quick look around the Black Country and North Worcestershire has thrown up a few other hot spots you might wish to avoid.

These include: *A449 Worcester Road. Hartlebury. Roadworks at the A450 junction are causing congestion.

*A4036 Merry Hill, Brierley Hill. Resurfacing work is being carried out at The Boulevard junction and temporary traffic lights are in operation.

*School Lane, Lickey End, Bromsgrove. Gas main works are being carried out and temporary traffic lights are in operation at the A38 Birmingham Road junction.

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