UPDATE: Stretch of A50 reopens following vehicle fire

By Liana Snape 13th Apr 2026

Local News by Liana Snape 13th Apr 2026

The A50 eastbound near Meir, between the slip roads at the Catchems Corner roundabout (A521) has reopened (image via Google Street View)

A stretch of the A50 in Stoke-on-Trent has reopened after it was closed earlier today 'due to a vehicle fire'.

The A50 eastbound near Meir, between the slip roads at the Catchems Corner roundabout (A521) has reopened.

National Highways said: "There are no residual delays".

The closure was "due to a vehicle fire" and emergency services attended the scene.

National Highways said in a social media statement earlier today: "The A50 eastbound near Meir remains closed between the slip roads at Catchems Corner (A521) roundabout.

"The vehicle fire has resulted in an oil spill and damaged the carriageway."

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