Drivers on a major motorway experienced significant delays following a collision, prompting the closure of multiple lanes on the M6. Although the lanes have since been reopened, images depicted extensive queues stretching back approximately six miles. The traffic situation has improved after all lanes were made accessible again; however, drivers are still facing delays due to the residual congestion.
Lancashire Road Police are still present at the scene, ensuring traffic management. Despite the reopening of all lanes, delays of up to an hour persist. National Highways announced the completion of recovery operations and the reopening of all southbound lanes on the M6 between junctions 31A and 31 near Preston, highlighting ongoing delays of around 60 minutes and roughly 5 miles of backed-up traffic.
Traffic cameras have captured the congestion levels on the M6, which have been steadily increasing since the initial crash. A map indicating troublesome spots amid the travel disruption shows traffic building up along the eastbound carriageway of the M55 leading to the M6 southbound. Commuters are advised to anticipate at least 45 minutes of delays due to the incident. Three lanes have been shut down in response to the crash, with National Highways confirming the closures between junctions 31A and 31.
