More M6 misery this morning
Motorists were stuck in more than three-hours of queues yesterday after the motorway shut between junctions 33 and 32 for essential maintenance. The closure remains in place this morning, but police have confirmed there has been a further incident.
According to Lancashire Constabulary, the closure will remain in place for some time. Motorists are advised to find alternative routes where possible, and otherwise avoid the area.A spokesperson for the force said: "The M6 motorway is still closed between J33 and J32 Southbound due to a road traffic collision. This is due to be closed for some time.
"We would advise finding alternative routes when travelling, we will update you once the road has been reopened. Thank you for your patience." Earlier this month National Highways confirmed they will be carrying out maintenance work on two bridges north of junction 32. This work is being carried out over the next four weekends.
A diversion is in place via the A6 and many motorists have warned that there are heavy delays. Southbound traffic will leave the motorway at junction 33, onto the A6 for 12 miles, then onto junction 1 of the M55, re-joining then M6 at junction 32. Northbound traffic will leave the M6 at junction 32, onto junction 1 of the M55, then onto the A6 for 12 miles before re-joining the M6 at junction 33.
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