The M6 southbound is closed between J32 (Preston) to J31A (Ribbleton) due to a lorry fire
Lane 4 has been re-opened to release traffic caught up in the closure. The road remains closed for all other vehicles at this time.The M55 eastbound between J1 and the M6 is also closed.
There are currently delays of 40 minutes on the M55 eastbound between J3 and J1 and 30 minute delays on the M6 southbound between J33 and J32.A spokesperson for National Highways said: “If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”
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