This is the M6 diversion route as motorway remains closed due to serious crash near Leyland
and live on Freeview channel 276
The motorway is expected to stay shut "for the next few hours", say Highways, with a closure in place between junctions 28 (Leyland) and 27 (Standish/Parbold).
Southbound traffic is being diverted off the motorway at Leyland and diverted 11 miles south along the A49 Wigan Road / Preston Road to rejoin the M6 at Standish.
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Hide AdThere is currently heavy congestion on the A49 around Leyland as commuters exit the M6 and delays are expected throughout morning rush hour.
This is the diversion route
1. Exit the southbound M6 at junction 28 in Leyland
2. Turn right onto Leyland Way/B5256 and continue towards A49 Wigan Road
3. Join A49 Wigan Road and continue south for 8 miles to the centre of Standish
4. Turn right onto the A5209 and drive west for 1.5miles along Almond Brook Road to M6 junction 27
You can keep up-to-date with the latest news on the M6 closure by checking our live blog here.
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