Long delays on M6 and M61 after carriageway damage

The M6 is partially closed near Preston, leading to long tailbacks.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Jun 2018, 11:10 BST
Updated 4th Jul 2018, 18:06 BST
The broken down vehicle on the M6. Photo: Highways EnglandThe broken down vehicle on the M6. Photo: Highways England
The broken down vehicle on the M6. Photo: Highways England

One lane is closed on the northbound carriageway between junction 30 at Walton le Dale and 31 at Samlesbury.

The closure is due to a vehicle that broke down this morning and damaged the surface of the carriageway.

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The other two lanes are open, but the closure has lead to long delays in the area, Highways England has warned.

The broken down vehicle on the M6. Photo: Highways EnglandThe broken down vehicle on the M6. Photo: Highways England
The broken down vehicle on the M6. Photo: Highways England

Tailbacks have been reported as far back as Leyland and the congestion is also affecting the M61.

Resurfacing work will take place tonight - from 10pm two lanes of the M6 northbound will be closed.

The m61 will be closed entirely northbound from junction 9 while the works are ongoing.