M6 and M55 traffic LIVE: Heavy rush-hour congestion building on motorways around Preston

Heavy traffic was building on the M6 and M55 during rush hour with motorists reporting 30 minute delays and standstill traffic.

Traffic was moving at a snail’s pace on the M6 southbound and M55 eastbound during Thursday’s rush hour (August 25).

Motorists in the area faced delays of up to 30 minutes, with traffic maps of the area showing heavy congestion surrounding Preston.

The delays were reportedly caused by an earlier collision on the M6 southbound close to the junction with the M55.

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