Long delays on M6 and M61 South of Preston

Drivers are experiencing long tailbacks northbound on the M6 and M61 south of J30.

Traffic is moving slowly on all three lanes on the northbound carriageways of the M6 and M61, near Bamber Bridge, where they meet.

Tailbacks south of Junction 30.placeholder image
Tailbacks south of Junction 30.

Congestion appears to be the cause of the tailbacks, which started at around 3pm this afternoon.

Updates on when traffic begins to flow freely will follow.

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