Major delays on M55 and M6 after pedestrian struck by lorry in Preston - latest traffic updates
There are significant delays on both the M6 and M55 in Preston this morning...
Traffic was brought to a standstill on both the M55 and M6 after a pedestrian was hit by a lorry this morning.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “We were called at 7.55am today to the M55 at Broughton to a report of a collision.
“The emergency services attended and found that a lorry had been in collision with a pedestrian.
“The motorway is currently closed in both directions and could be for some time.
“We ask that you avoid the area and plan a different route, allowing extra time for your journey.
“Anyone who witnessed the collision, please contact 101 – quoting log 0249 of November 11.”
The M55 was closed both ways at Broughton where the the motorway meets Junction 32 of the M6, with disruptions extending around Junction 1 (Garstang Road/Fulwood).
Both carriageways remain shut while recovery and investigation work take place. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and allow extra time for journeys.
The incident is causing significant delays and congestion is having an impact on the surrounding road network, including the M6 southbound and local routes.
One motorist reported: “There is congestion to junction 2 (Preston West) for eastbound. Also big queues on the M6 north back to J31 (M61 Interchange) as traffic queues to join the M55. Detour in operation - down to the roundabout and straight back on again.”
M6 and M55 updates
There are severe delays of 52 minutes on M55 Eastbound between J3 A585 Fleetwood Road (Kirkham) and J2 A582 Edith Rigby Way (Preston West). Average speed five mph.
And there are severe delays of 42 minutes - but delays easing - on M6 Northbound between J29 M65 J1 (Lostock Hall) and J31A B6242 Bluebell Way (Longridge). Average speed five mph.
The northbound M6 in Preston is facing further disruption with reports of a van broken down near junction 31.
Lanes 3 and 4 are reportedly closed at 9.50am, with traffic queued back to the interchange with the M65 and M61 at Bamber Bridge/Walton Summit.
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Impact on surrounding roads
Delays of seven minutes and delays increasing on A59 New Hall Lane westbound between M6 J31 (Samlesbury) and A5085 Blackpool Road. Average speed five mph.
Severe delays of 13 minutes on A6 Stanley Street northbound between B5257 and A59 New Hall Lane. Average speed ten mph.
Delays of seven minutes and delays easing on A59 Guild Way Northbound between A582 Golden Way and Junction Road. Average speed ten mph
More details to follow...