M6 traffic: Drivers warned of delays between Junctions 18 and 17 after crash and barrier damage
5th Jan 2026, 7:31am
Drivers are being warned of “slow moving traffic” on a major motorway after a crash.
There are delays on the M6 southbound between J18 Holmes Chapel and J17 Sandbach. National Highways warns that lanes are closed after a collision and barrier damage, which is causing traffic to build.
It says on X: “#M6 southbound between J18 #HolmesChapel and J17 #Sandbach. 3 lanes (of 4) are closed due to a collision and barrier damage. Emergency services are en route.
“Delays of 30 minutes, 4 miles of slow moving traffic on the approach. Updates to follow.”
Drivers are urged to leave plenty of time if travelling on the motorway this morning.