M6 junction near Lancaster closes overnight for resurfacing work
Junction 33 of the M6 has been closed overnight for roadworks until early May.
National Highways have imposed the order to carry out resurfacing, replacement of road markings and stud works, and other general maintenance, on a stretch of southbound motorway.
As a result, there is a 50mph speed limit on the southbound carriageway from a point 149 metres south of the Delph Lane Bridge to a point 100 metres north of the Dicketts Farm Footbridge.
All traffic is banned from the southbound carriageway, from (and including) the southbound exit slip road at junction 33, to the southbound entry slip road at junction 32.
The hard shoulder adjacent to the southbound carriageway is to be used as a running lane, from a point 97 metres north of the Woodacre Great Wood Bridge, to a point 200 metres north of the Dicketts Farm Footbridge.
A 50mph speed limit will be in force on the hard shoulder when used as a running lane, as indicated by traffic signs.
The restrictions and prohibitions are taking place during an overnight period between 7pm and 6am. They began on Monday and continue until Saturday May 9.
However, works may start and continue between the same times on subsequent nights, until completed.
The restrictions will not apply to emergency services or special forces vehicles, and the prohibitions will not apply to emergency services or works vehicles and will apply to traffic officer vehicles.
The restrictions and prohibitions will only apply during such times and to such extent as shall, be indicated by traffic signs.