Live updates as holiday traffic sparks delays of 40 minutes on M6 and M61 in Lancashire

Stretches of the M6 and M61 are at a standstill as the school summer holidays begin and tourists head to Lancashire.

The RAC estimates more than 11 million motorists will make trips this weekend - with today expected to be the busiest of the three days.

Heavy traffic on the M6 near junction 19. (Credit: Highways England)placeholder image
Heavy traffic on the M6 near junction 19. (Credit: Highways England)

More people are expected to travel to the region this summer while restrictions remain in place on holidaying abroad.

It's also set to be another warm weekend, with temperatures hitting 23C in the county.

Here are the latest traffic updates:

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