Storm Éowyn brings high winds to Preston, resulting in fallen trees and closures. The M6 northbound is closed between junctions 33 and 34 as emergency services work to make the area safe. Other roads are also affected by fallen trees, including Belmont Avenue, Watling Street Road, and New Hall Lane. Winds are expected to peak around midday and ease through the afternoon.
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The M6 is currently closed northbound while emergency services work to make trees close to the carriageway safe for drivers.The M6 is closed between junction 33 for Garstang and 34 for Lancaster while police ensure trees are safe to pass. readers have reported trees down on Belmont Avenue in Ribbleton and Watling Street Road towards Brookfield.There’s also disruption in New Hall Lane with police directing traffic due to a fallen tree.The road is closed from the Hesketh roundabout towards Brockholes Brow while the tree is cleared.
Jason Kelly, chief meteorologist for the Met Office, said: “Storm Éowyn is now bringing very strong winds to parts of the UK.
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