The wayward bird was “politely encouraged” to move off the M6 northbound carriageway near Walsall in the West Midlands, Highways England said. Motorists were urged to approach the area with caution and the outside lane was closed off after the swan was spotted shortly after 10am on Good Friday. After a brief rolling road block by @HighwaysWMIDS the swan was politely encouraged to move from #M6 northbound within J8 (#M5). All lanes are NOW OPEN, thanks for your patience. pic.twitter.com/f7YWgmfcSx — Highways England (@HighwaysWMIDS) March 30, 2018The Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) said overhead signs were used to warn of the hazard – although several motorists ignored the signals and headed straight for the “stranded” swan.

Source: Irish Independent March 30, 2018 17:37 UTC