Latest update on M6 after lorry crash causes overnight barrier repairs
It has reopened this morning.
All lanes have reopened this morning on the M6 northbound between junctions 32 and 33 after a crash involving a lorry and a van yesterday morning.
The M6 was closed northbound between junctions 32 and 33 after a crash involving a lorry and a van at around 6am on Thursday.
The incident caused severe delays northbound between junction 31 (A59 Preston New Road at Samlesbury) and junction 32 (M55 Broughton Interchange).
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 6am after a lorry reportedly jack-knifed in a collision with a van. There were no injuries, said police.
The highways agency reported delays of around 60 minutes on approach to the scene of the crash and seven miles of congestion.
Motorists were urged to avoid the area if possible and find alternative routes.
Engineers also arrived on site for overnight barrier works.
Providing an update this morning a spokesperson for National Highways North-West said: “All lane have reopened on both carriageways following an earlier collision that resulted in significant damage.
“All repairs have been completed.
“There are no significant delays in the area.”