It follows a 'power cable fault'
after the road was closed over a 'power cable fault'. The motorway is shut in both directions between junctions 18 and 17, in
Heavy traffic is building approaching the area in both directions, affecting drivers heading to and from Greater Manchester. A spokesperson for National Highways said: "The M6 in Cheshire is closed in both directions between J17 and J18 due to a power cable fault. "A power cable has fallen adjacent to the M6, the road closure has been put into place for this to be repaired safely due to the risk it may fall onto the carriageway. Road users travelling northbound are advised to follow the Solid Diamond diversion symbol on road signs..."Road users travelling southbound are advised to follow the solid square diversion symbol." The spokesperson added: "If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time.
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