M6 closure: Drivers warned of 60 minute delays as major crash in Lancashire closes northbound carriageway
Drivers are being warned of early morning delays on the M6 after a “serious collision”.
Work is ongoing to clear a collision involving two cars and a lorry. The collision took place at around 11:20pm on Sunday evening (February 15), with the northbound carriageway of the M6 between J32 and J33 closed to traffic while emergency services and traffic officers are in attendance.
National Highways said in a new update that drivers are currently facing delays of up to an hour in the area, with six miles of congestion.
National Highways said in a travel update: “The M6 in Lancashire is closed northbound between J32 (for the M55) and J33 (near Galgate) due to a serious collision involving two cars and a lorry at approx. 23:20 last night. Lane 3 (of 3) is also closed southbound.
“Emergency services including Lancashire Police have been on scene alongside National Highways Traffic Officers and contractors who are assisting with traffic management. Investigation work has been completed however recovery is ongoing at scene which is expected to be protracted.”
Northbound traffic are being advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol on road traffic signs. This route will take drivers onto the M55, A6 and then rejoin to M6 at J33.
M55 eastbound traffic intending on joining the M6 northbound are being advised to avoid the delays and follow the hollow circle symbol.
There are also further delays of 50 minutes on the M6 northbound near J18 (Middlewich) and J19 (Knutsford) due to a multi-vehicle collision. Lane 1 is closed due to the collision and traffic officers are on the scene.