M6 northbound diversion route in place between Leyland and Bamber Bridge after police incident
A diversion route has been put in place after the M6 was closed northbound between junction 28 (Leyland) and junction 30 (Bamber Bridge) due to a police incident.
The closure was first reported at around 6am on Saturday, March 7, with motorists warned to expect disruption while the incident is dealt with.
National Highways says there is currently no estimated time for the motorway to reopen and drivers are being urged to allow extra time for their journeys.
Northbound traffic is being diverted via the solid square diversion symbol on road signs.
Drivers should exit the M6 at junction 28 and, at the junction with the B5256 Leyland Way, turn right and follow the B5256 eastbound for around 0.3 miles.
At the B5256/A49 junction, motorists should turn left and follow the A49 northbound (Wigan Road) for about 1.7 miles before turning left at the A49/A6 junction onto the A6 westbound (Lostock Lane).
Drivers should then follow the hollow diamond diversion symbol.
At the roundabout, take the third exit onto the A6 northbound (London Way) and continue for around 4.6 miles.
At the A6/A59 junction, turn right and follow the A59 eastbound (New Hall Lane) for about 2.1 miles.
Motorists can then rejoin the M6 northbound at junction 31.
National Highways has advised drivers affected by the closure to plan ahead, consider re-routing or delaying their journeys where possible.