Is the M6 closed? Traffic delays over 45 minutes southbound between junctions 17 and 16 as overnight roadworks 'being lifted'
10th Feb 2026, 6:47am
There are traffic delays of over 45 minutes on a major motorway this morning.
There are delays on the M6 southbound in Cheshire between J17 Sandbach and J16 Stoke-On-Trent. National Highways added: “This is due to planned overnight roadworks which are now in the process of being lifted.
“Please allow extra journey time this morning.” If you are travelling on the motorway it is advised to leave plenty of time.
Normal conditions are expected after 8am this morning. Motorway cameras show vehicles backed up on the motorway.
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